Remote DUR Pharmacist - Optimize Med Safety

Pharmacy Careers; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacy Careers is seeking a Remote Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Pharmacist to analyze medication use patterns, apply clinical guidelines, and collaborate with providers — all from home. This remote role focuses on improving outcomes at scale.

Responsibilities include conducting prospective, concurrent, and retrospective DURs, evaluating prescribing patterns, identifying interactions, and preparing recommendations to optimize therapy and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Education: PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy.
• Experience: Managed care, PBM, or health-plan preferred. Hospital and community pharmacists with strong clinical skills are encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Analytical mindset, detail orientation, excellent written and verbal communication.

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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Careers is seeking a Remote Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Pharmacist to analyze medication use patterns, apply clinical guidelines, and collaborate with providers — all from home. This remote role focuses on improving outcomes at scale.

Responsibilities include conducting prospective, concurrent, and retrospective DURs, evaluating prescribing patterns, identifying interactions, and preparing recommendations to optimize therapy and reduce risk.