Remote Drug Utilization Review Pharmacist Optimize Therapy

Pharmacy Careers; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Pharmacy Careers is seeking a Remote Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Pharmacist to analyze medication-use patterns from home. The role focuses on applying clinical guidelines and collaborating with providers to optimize therapy and improve patient outcomes on a national scale.

Applicants should have a PharmD or equivalent, with experience in managed care or health plans; hospital and community pharmacy backgrounds with strong clinical skills are welcomed.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Experience in managed care, PBM, or health plan preferred.
• Hospital or community pharmacy background with strong clinical skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospective, concurrent, and retrospective drug utilization reviews.
• Evaluate prescribing patterns against clinical guidelines and formulary criteria.
• Identify potential drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and inappropriate therapy.
• Prepare recommendations for prescribers to optimize therapy and reduce risk.
• Document reviews and ensure compliance with state, federal, and health-plan requirements.
• Contribute to quality-improvement initiatives and pharmacy program development.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Education

PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Careers is seeking a Remote Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Pharmacist to analyze medication-use patterns from home. The role focuses on applying clinical guidelines and collaborating with providers to optimize therapy and improve patient outcomes on a national scale.

Applicants should have a PharmD or equivalent, with experience in managed care or health plans; hospital and community pharmacy backgrounds with strong clinical skills are welcomed.