Clinical Pharmacist Advisor Medicare

VIVA USA Inc; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is hiring a pharmacist for a fully remote position focused on dispensing prescriptions and coordinating clinical services for specialty medications. The role involves reviewing patient profiles, resolving issues with physicians, and ensuring accurate, compliant dispensing.

The position requires a pharmacy license in good standing, a background in retail or hospital pharmacy, and the ability to work standard shifts including potential weekends. Training will be conducted remotely.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Active pharmacy license in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and perform final dispensing quality checks.
• Review patient profiles for drug interactions and duplicate therapies.
• Communicate with patients and physicians by telephone or mail to coordinate care.
• Enter prescriptions into the computer and resolve questions via EA queue.
• Support patient services and respond to prescription-related inquiries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Pharm D

Active license in good standing

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fully remote (never coming onsite)Position SummaryThis position is responsible for dispensing prescriptions and coordinating clinical services for specialty drugs serviced at the branch location. This position is responsible for interacting with the health care professionals in the provision and coordination of customer care. Must also translate prescriptions, perform compounds and dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals. Must be comfortable communicating by telephone or mail, with patients and physicians for patient care. Will also be responsible for resolving orders via the EA (External Adjudication) queue.The basic function of the pharmacist isReview and complete criteria based on prior authorization as per policy and procedure.DutiesThis individual must have excellent interpersonal skills. Will be responsible for: reviewing patient profile, drug interactions, sensitivities and drug usage database in relation to patient's prescription. Determines if prescription requires physician clarification or if it should be forwarded to therapeutic intervention or doctor phone calls for follow-up. Enters prescription in to the computer. Assists in patient services as required, taking incoming prescription medication questions/concerns from patients. Assists in the doctor phone call area and/or therapeutic intervention as assigned and contacts physicians to resolve any questions or concerns. Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs. Works with other members of the pharmacy to ensure accuracy of prescriptions. Dispenses prescription medication and performs final dispensing quality check on all prescriptions for accuracy and dosage.ExperiencePrevious pharmacy experience in retail or hospital preferred. Appropriate state license required. Experience in home infusion therapy is preferred. Basic computer skills required. Strong organizational skill, interpersonal skills and detail orientation important for this position. Minimum of one year's pharmacy experience in a retail or hospital setting preferred.EducationHigh School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm D. also required with at least two years experience as a pharmacist. Must have an active license in good standing.Notes:Direct to Work from Home (Fully remote)Monday-Friday 9:30am-6pm local time zone or Sunday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm local time zoneTraining M-F 8am-430pm CT x 5 weeks; then M-F 930am-6pm local time zone + occasional weekendsVIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status