Online Pharmacist

North-South-Consulting-Group; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

North-South-Consulting-Group seeks an online Pharmacist to review, verify and dispense prescriptions through an online platform, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires Pharm.D. and an active license, with experience in electronic prescribing and virtual patient counseling. Responsibilities include medication counseling, handling inquiries, and coordinating with prescribers to support optimal care.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited institution with licensure.
• Active pharmacist license in the state(s) served.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, drug interactions and safety.
• Experience with electronic prescribing and digital prescription workflows.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate and approve online prescription orders via digital platforms.
• Verify dosing, interactions, allergies and therapeutic appropriateness before dispensing.
• Oversee medication preparation, labeling, packaging and fulfillment for accuracy.
• Provide counseling via phone, secure messaging or video consultations.
• Respond to patient inquiries on usage, side effects, and adherence.
• Communicate with prescribers to clarify prescriptions and support patient care.

Skills

Pharmacology

Prescription review

Clinical decisions

Patient safety

Communication with prescribers

Education

Pharm.D. degree

Tools

Electronic prescribing systems

Pharmacy management systems

Job description

Position Summary

We’re looking for an online Pharmacist to support a major pharmaceutical company’s direct online pharmacy. This role is responsible for reviewing, verifying, and dispensing prescriptions through an online platform while ensuring patient safety, medication accuracy, and compliance with applicable federal and state pharmacy regulations. This role provides pharmaceutical care in a digital environment, using electronic prescription systems, pharmacy management software, and virtual communication tools to support patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and approve prescription orders received through online platforms, electronic prescribing systems, and other authorized channels.
• Verify prescription accuracy, appropriate dosing, potential drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, and therapeutic appropriateness before dispensing.
• Oversee prescription processing, medication preparation, labeling, packaging, and fulfillment to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Provide medication counseling and pharmaceutical guidance through telephone, secure messaging, video consultations, or other approved digital communication channels.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding medication usage, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, storage, and adherence.
• Communicate with prescribers and other healthcare professionals to clarify prescriptions, resolve medication-related concerns, and support appropriate patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree or other qualifying pharmacy degree from an accredited institution, consistent with applicable licensure requirements.
• Current, active, and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state or states where pharmacy services are provided, as required by law.
• Working knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, medication dispensing, drug interactions, contraindications, and patient safety practices.
• Demonstrated ability to review prescriptions, identify medication-related risks, and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Familiarity with electronic prescribing, pharmacy management systems, and digital prescription processing workflows.