Remote - Drug Utilization Review (Pharmacist)

Pride Health is hiring a Drug Utilization Review Pharmacist for a well-known client! (REMOTE)

*Remote Opening: for the following states, Arizona, Texas, Indiana, New Hampshire, Florida, New York, and Washington state.

Details:

• Location: Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible States: Arizona, Texas, Indiana, New Hampshire, Florida, New York, and Washington state.
• Shift Schedule: Nights -7 PM -5 AM/ 10 PM - 8 AM/ Swing Shift: 1 PM - 11 PM PST
• Contract Length: 3 months (possible extension)
• Pay Rate: $60 – $70/hour

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Job Summary:

This is a 100% remote position is responsible for reviewing medication orders for clinical appropriateness, identifying potential drug interactions, supporting safe dispensing practices, resolving medication-related issues, and maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state pharmacy regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive customer profiles including current and past medical history, clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medications (including over-the-counter and home remedies)
• Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Make recommendations for therapy changes to the prescriber as appropriate
• Operate and Troubleshoot Pharmacy Automation Systems
• Utilize, monitor, and troubleshoot automated dispensing and fulfillment systems to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely preparation of prescription orders
• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians and engineering teams to resolve automation issues, optimize workflows, and maintain compliance with quality and safety standards
• Dispense Controlled Substances and Maintain Regulatory Compliance
• Accurately dispense controlled substances in accordance with DEA regulations and state-specific laws
• Maintain thorough, timely, and auditable records of all controlled substance transactions, including inventory management, reconciliation, and reporting requirements
• Answer clinical questions and provide guidance
• Collaborate with healthcare team members
• Document all healthcare team communications
• Investigate and resolve medication errors
• Implement policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal laws
• Maintain required regulatory documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Support pharmacy operations across departments as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of employment.
• Additional state pharmacy licenses may be required.
• Experience with Drug Utilization Review (DUR).
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice and medication safety principles.
• Must be able to support a night shift schedule aligned with the Pacific Time Zone.
• Strong understanding of federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage high call volume while maintaining quality customer service

Interested? Apply now!

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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