Remote Staff Pharmacist 13-Week Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Pharmacy - Pharmacist 2 days ago Newark, NJ

Remote Staff Pharmacist 13-Week Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Work Arrangement: Remote

Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Multiple shift options available


Position 

We are looking for a Remote Pharmacist to join a growing pharmacy team on a 13-week temp-to-perm assignment.

This role combines prescription verification and direct patient care, with an approximately 50/50 split between clinical prescription review and patient consultations. The Pharmacist will communicate with patients by phone, provide medication counseling, address questions or concerns, and work with prescribers to resolve prescription-related issues.


The pharmacy operates seven days a week between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM EST.

Available Shifts

  • 8:00 AM4:00 PM EST
  • 9:00 AM5:00 PM EST
  • 10:00 AM6:00 PM EST
  • 11:00 AM7:00 PM EST

Candidates are welcome to share their preferred shift; however, shift placement is not guaranteed. Final scheduling will be based on operational needs, and the hiring manager will discuss shift preferences during the interview.


Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient consultations by phone and provide clear medication counseling and education.
  • Respond to patient questions regarding prescriptions, refills, medication administration, potential side effects, and adherence.
  • Manage both inbound and outbound patient communications.
  • Review new and refill prescriptions for appropriate therapy, dosing, contraindications, and potential drug interactions.
  • Complete pharmacist verification of prescriptions before medications are dispensed.
  • Confirm medication, dosage, quantity, and labeling accuracy within a high-volume fulfillment environment.
  • Communicate with prescribers and medical offices to obtain clarification and resolve issues affecting prescription processing.
  • Assist with prescription intake, processing, and transfers.
  • Follow prescriptions through the transfer process to ensure successful completion.
  • Partner with pharmacy staff and leadership to maintain an efficient workflow.
  • Consistently uphold pharmacy standards for accuracy, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.


Qualifications

  • Active Idaho Pharmacist license required, or willingness to obtain/register for Idaho licensure.
  • Candidates may work remotely from anywhere in the United States as long as the Idaho licensure requirement is met.
  • Previous Pharmacist experience required.
  • Retail, specialty, or mail-order pharmacy experience preferred.
  • New graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal and patient-care skills
  • Comfortable conducting telephone consultations.
  • Strong attention to detail and clinical decision-making abilities.


Interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your updated resume to [email protected].

Compensation for this position ranges from $52.00 to $66.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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