PV1 Pharmacist

Clarest Health; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine

401k with company match

Referral Bonuses

Life Insurance

Job summary

Clarest Health is seeking a detail-oriented PV1 Pharmacist to join our Clinical Innovation Center. This role serves as the first pharmacist review in the prescription verification process, ensuring orders are accurate, safe, and appropriate before fulfillment.

Remote or hybrid work is available for candidates near Phoenix, AZ. The PV1 Pharmacist will perform safety reviews, communicate with prescribers, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and regulations while supporting timely medication

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in good standing in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1 year working in healthcare environment as licensed pharmacist; LTC experience preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and medication therapy review skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform PV1 (first verification) of prescription orders before they advance to production.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews based on age, diagnosis, labs, allergies, drug interactions, and duplications.
• Verify information entered by pharmacy technicians or electronic prescribing systems.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and potential medication-related concerns.
• Communicate with prescribers to clarify orders, dosing, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and company policies.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Medication therapy review

Communication skills

Patient safety focus

Education

Active Pharmacist license

Job description

Description

At Clarest Health, we are dedicated to transforming patient care by providing innovative and efficient pharmacy services to healthcare facilities. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our automated dispensing solutions streamline medication management, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall efficiency of healthcare operations. As a part of the Clarest Health team, you'll be contributing to a mission-driven organization that is redefining the future of pharmacy services and making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and healthcare professionals across the nation.

We're seeking a detail-oriented, clinically driven PV1 Pharmacist to join our Clinical Innovation Center team. In this role, you'll serve as the first pharmacist review in the prescription verification process, helping ensure medication orders are accurate, safe, and appropriate before they move forward in the fulfillment workflow.

Location: Remote or Hybrid for candidates local to Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $125k-$130k (dependent on experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm and rotating weekends

The Impact You'll Make

Every prescription begins with a critical safety review, and that's where you come in.

As a PV1 Pharmacist, your decisions directly influence patient safety, medication accuracy, and quality of care. By identifying potential issues before medications are dispensed, you'll help prevent medication errors, improve clinical outcomes, and provide peace of mind to patients, providers, and care teams across long-term care communities.

Your work will support a seamless pharmacy operation while ensuring every order meets the highest standards of accuracy and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first verification (PV1) review of prescription orders before they advance to production and fulfillment.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews to evaluate medication appropriateness based on patient age, diagnosis, laboratory values, allergies, drug interactions, and duplicate therapies.
• Verify prescription and patient information entered by pharmacy technicians or received through electronic prescribing systems.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, incomplete orders, and potential medication-related concerns.
• Communicate directly with prescribers and healthcare providers to clarify orders, dosing, therapies, or documentation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations, company policies, and professional standards.
• Accurately document interventions, provider communications, and order resolutions.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, technicians, nurses, and facility staff to support timely medication processing.
• Assist with quality assurance initiatives and contribute to continuous process improvement efforts.
• Protect patient confidentiality and maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable privacy regulations.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned
• The ability to adhere to Clarest's Code of Conduct, follow Clarest Compliance policies and procedures, and report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to either their direct supervisor, Human Resources or the Compliance Officer

You'll Be Successful If...

• You have a strong commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.
• You enjoy solving complex medication and prescribing challenges.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• You are confident communicating with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to resolve order discrepancies.
• You can balance productivity and accuracy without compromising quality.
• You are comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a broader pharmacy team.
• You stay current on pharmacy regulations, clinical guidelines, and industry best practices.
• You approach every prescription review with critical thinking and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in good standing in the state of practice
• Minimum of 1 year working in healthcare environment as licensed pharmacist, LTC Pharmacy or related environment experience preferred; formulary/clinical expertise preferred, especially related to Medicare Part D.
• Strong clinical knowledge and medication therapy review skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free Virtual Care - Telemedicine
• 401k with company match
• Referral Bonuses
• Life Insurance
• Make a difference in the lives of others!
• We are growing and that means more opportunities

Clarest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.