Remote DUR Pharmacist – Optimize Medication Use & Safety

Pharmacy Careers; Lewiston (ME); Remote; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacy Careers is seeking a remote Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Pharmacist to analyze medication use patterns from home and collaborate with providers to improve patient outcomes at scale. This role emphasizes clinical analysis, adherence to guidelines, and cost-effective prescribing practices.

Ideal candidates hold a PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy, with experience in managed care or PBMs, and a strong analytical skill set.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy required.
• Managed care, PBM, or health-plan experience preferred; hospital and community pharmacists with strong clinical skills encouraged to apply.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospective, concurrent, and retrospective drug utilisation 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 and verbal communication

Education

PharmD

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Careers is seeking a remote Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Pharmacist to analyze medication use patterns from home and collaborate with providers to improve patient outcomes at scale. This role emphasizes clinical analysis, adherence to guidelines, and cost-effective prescribing practices.

Ideal candidates hold a PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy, with experience in managed care or PBMs, and a strong analytical skill set.