Staff Pharmacist (Veterinary) (2026-8105)

Caretria•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist oversees medication management activities and provides comprehensive, accurate medication screening and dispensing services. The role supports safe and efficient pharmacy operations, coordinates pharmacy policies related to medication and patient care, and provides clinical medication information to patients and their healthcare teams. The Staff Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacist in Charge. The position encompasses patient intake, clinical management, fulfillment, and outcomes reporting. Duties include processing referrals and investigating coverage and financial assistance; coordinating patient care and optimizing safe, appropriate therapy; managing specialty medication inventory and fulfillment; and collecting and analyzing data to support treatment outcomes and assess the pharmacoeconomic impact of services.

Requirements

PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy.
Two years of pharmacist experience.
Current unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in good standing from the required state board or boards; a Florida license is required.
Ability to acquire additional licenses as needed.
Proficiency in clinical interpretation, including drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-food interactions and allergies.
HIPAA, Fraud, Waste and Abuse, and confidentiality training.
Demonstrated knowledge of medication regimens, products, medications, and supplies.
Demonstrated experience providing exceptional customer service.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.
Strong inbound and outbound telephone skills, or ability to learn quickly.
Ability to adapt to changing workflows and unexpected demands.
Ability to work under pressure and appropriately prioritize responsibilities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team-oriented environment, developing collaborative working relationships.
Ability to enter data and retrieve patient information.
Ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an applicable pharmacy practice area; veterinary pharmacy experience is preferred.
Understanding or knowledge of medication claims processing systems and/or medical information systems.
Unrestricted pharmacist licenses in multiple states.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient intake by receiving referrals, screening demographic information, investigating benefits, determining payor coverage for specialty drugs, and identifying financial assistance opportunities for qualified patients.
Coordinate patient care with integrated healthcare providers, assess clinical data, optimize therapy using evidence-based medicine, and promote and monitor adherence and persistency.
Coordinate referral processing, distribution, and delivery while maintaining product integrity, managing specialty medication inventory, following up with patients, and billing for services.
Define, collect, integrate, analyze, and report data to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes and evaluate the pharmacoeconomic impact of services.
Manage day-to-day pharmacy workflow, production quotas, deadlines, and prescription-processing accuracy.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations; assist with compliance with DEA policies and operating procedures.
Work with Pharmacy Technicians to support dispensing accuracy, delivery schedules, and safety programs.
Assist with performance management, orientation, and training of pharmacy personnel.
Screen new medication orders for appropriate dosage, interactions, allergies, and contraindications before dispensing.
Provide verbal or written medication consultation to healthcare professionals and patients, including information about storage, side effects, and interactions.
Obtain verbal or written prescription orders from prescribers or their designees as allowed by law.
Monitor medication compliance and overuse or underuse patterns, and provide adherence counseling when needed.
Identify barriers to therapy and collaborate with customers and healthcare providers to achieve optimal outcomes.
Assist with patient management, including start of care with nurses or physicians, patient care plan development and revision, and multidisciplinary care conferences.
Support fulfillment processes by performing quality assurance reviews as needed.
Provide oversight of records, including patient, prescription, and SOP records.
Support sales and marketing efforts in collaboration with other functional areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.