Clinical Pharmacist

Birdi; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdi is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective use of specialty medications. You will provide direct patient care, perform drug utilization reviews, and offer clinical interventions to improve outcomes.

The role includes mentoring technicians, collaborating with providers, and participating in quality and safety initiatives. Evening hours are required; 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM EST shift is preferred.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy and an active Pharmacist license in good standing.
• 3+ years of clinical patient care experience preferred; PharmD candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmaceutical care per Birdi's Patient Care Program.
• Perform comprehensive Drug Utilization Reviews on every prescription dispensed.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on therapy, disease-state management, and safe medication administration.
• Mentor pharmacy technicians and oversee staff.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Assume Pharmacist on Duty responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Medication Management

Communication

Patient Counseling

Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Clinical Judgment

Prioritization

Organization

Education

PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy

Active Pharmacist License

Tools

MS Office

Pharmacy Management Software

Job description

About The Role

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of specialty medications through comprehensive clinical management, drug utilization review, patient counseling, and clinical intervention.

This role provides direct patient care and serves as a clinical resource to patients, providers, caregivers, and pharmacy team members. The Clinical Pharmacist helps identify and resolve medication-related concerns, supports specialty therapy management programs, and contributes to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

This position also provides oversight of patient care activities performed by pharmacy technicians and assumes Pharmacist on Duty responsibilities in the absence of the Pharmacist-in-Charge.

Preferred Shift Availability: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM EST

What You'll Do

Clinical Pharmacy & Medication Management

• Provide clinical pharmaceutical care in accordance with Birdi's Patient Care Program.
• Prevent, identify, and resolve medication-related problems.
• Make evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy recommendations.
• Perform comprehensive Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR) on every prescription dispensed.
• Verify prescriptions for appropriateness, accuracy, and clinical safety.
• Ensure medications are dispensed with accurate labeling and instructions.
• Identify high-risk patients and provide documented clinical interventions.
• Maintain expertise in specialty medications, disease states, and administration delivery systems.

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Counsel patients and caregivers on:
  • Medication therapy
  • Disease-state management
  • Safe medication administration
  • Side effect management
  • Adherence strategies
• Provide clinical consultations at designated therapy milestones and when requested.
• Assist patients with initiation of therapy and care coordination activities.
• Facilitate referrals to external healthcare services when appropriate.
• Provide medication education and clinical information to patients and caregivers.

Provider Collaboration

• Communicate and collaborate with prescribers regarding medication therapy and patient care needs.
• Provide drug information and clinical recommendations to healthcare providers.
• Support interdisciplinary care team collaboration to improve patient outcomes.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure quality and safety throughout the medication-use process.
• Report medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and medication recalls appropriately.
• Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support compliance with all applicable pharmacy regulations and company policies.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and operational excellence at all times.

Clinical Program Development

• Participate in the development and enhancement of:
  • Clinical programs
  • Disease management initiatives
  • Drug utilization programs
  • Critical pathways
  • Specialty pharmacy services
• Contribute to ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes and clinical performance.

Education & Team Support

• Educate internal staff on specialty medications and therapy management.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to pharmacy technicians.
• Deliver educational programs and in-service training to healthcare professionals when required.
• Serve as a clinical resource across the organization.

Operational Leadership

• Assume Pharmacist on Duty responsibilities as needed.
• Support departmental goals for quality, productivity, and patient experience.
• Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical patient care management experience required.
• PharmD candidates with relevant clinical rotation experience may be considered.
• Experience in healthcare, mail-order pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, or related pharmacy environments preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge and medication management expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong patient counseling and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to mentor pharmacy technicians and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Highly organized and self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Strong operational focus with commitment to quality and patient safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and pharmacy management software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specialty pharmacy, mail-order pharmacy, PBM, retail pharmacy, pharmaceutical, or managed care environments.
• Knowledge of pharmacy compliance, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Experience supporting specialty therapies and complex disease states.
• Familiarity with quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Clinical Expertise
• Specialty Pharmacy Knowledge
• Drug Utilization Review
• Patient Counseling & Education
• Clinical Intervention
• Medication Safety
• Critical Thinking
• Quality Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Collaboration
• Patient-Centered Care
• Professional Judgment

Work Environment

• Home-based or office-based pharmacy environment depending on business needs.
• Ability to work at a computer and on the phone for extended periods.
• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Preferred schedule availability: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM EST.

Why This Role Matters

Specialty medications often require ongoing monitoring, education, and clinical support. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you'll be a trusted healthcare resource helping patients navigate complex therapies while ensuring safe medication use and positive treatment outcomes.

Your expertise will directly impact patient safety, medication adherence, and the overall success of specialty pharmacy programs at Birdi.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Birdi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Birdi is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment relationship. If you require an accommodation, please notify a member of our Talent Acquisition team.