Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Nevada; On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC in Reno, NV is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to support specialty pharmacy operations, review, process, compound and dispense prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role coordinates clinical services with physicians and healthcare professionals, handles EA queue issues, and performs final quality checks while complying with regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing in the state.
• Appropriate state licensure required.
• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, compound, and dispense specialty medication prescriptions.
• Evaluate patient profiles for potential drug interactions, sensitivities, allergies, and medication concerns.
• Coordinate clinical services and patient care with healthcare professionals.
• Enter and process prescriptions accurately using pharmacy computer systems.
• Resolve prescription orders through the EA queue.
• Perform final dispensing quality checks for accuracy and correct dosages.
• Maintain established quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure proper security and handling of controlled substances.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Regulatory compliance

Education

PharmD

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Specialty Pharmacy Pharmacist Location: Reno, NV 89521 Pay Rate: $63.19 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Saturday–Sunday: 9:30 AM–6:30 PM Work Environment: Onsite Position Type: Individual Start Patient-Facing Role: Yes

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced, licensed Pharmacist to support specialty pharmacy operations and coordinate clinical services for patients receiving specialty medications. This position is responsible for reviewing, processing, compounding, and dispensing prescriptions while ensuring medication accuracy, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The Pharmacist will work closely with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care, resolve prescription questions, and address medication-related concerns. Additional responsibilities include reviewing patient profiles, identifying potential drug interactions, resolving prescription issues through the External Adjudication (EA) queue, and performing final quality checks on all prescriptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, process, compound, and dispense specialty medication prescriptions.
• Evaluate patient profiles for potential drug interactions, sensitivities, allergies, and medication usage concerns.
• Determine when prescriptions require physician clarification or therapeutic intervention.
• Contact physicians and other healthcare professionals to resolve prescription questions and concerns.
• Enter and process prescriptions accurately using pharmacy computer systems.
• Resolve prescription orders through the External Adjudication (EA) queue.
• Respond to incoming patient calls regarding prescription medications, questions, and concerns.
• Coordinate clinical services and patient care with healthcare professionals.
• Assist with physician phone calls and therapeutic intervention activities as assigned.
• Perform final dispensing quality checks to verify prescription accuracy and appropriate dosages.
• Maintain established quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure proper security and handling of controlled substances.
• Follow procedures for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team members to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and quality of patient care.
• Communicate professionally with patients and physicians by telephone and written correspondence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Minimum of 2 years of pharmacist experience.
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Appropriate state licensure required.
• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and healthcare professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience in a retail or hospital setting.
• Previous specialty pharmacy experience.
• Home infusion therapy experience.
• Previous experience with prescription compounding and therapeutic interventions.
• Familiarity with prescription adjudication and resolving insurance-related processing issues.

Additional Information

• Individual start date.
• Patient-facing position.
• Must be comfortable communicating with patients and physicians by phone and written correspondence.
• Must maintain compliance with all applicable pharmacy regulations and quality standards.