Staff Pharmacist

Scripts Rx Pharmacy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripts Rx Pharmacy in Houston, TX, is hiring a Staff Pharmacist for an on-site, full-time role. You will verify and dispense prescriptions, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and counsel patients and caregivers. Collaboration with prescribers, technicians, and healthcare staff is essential to optimize therapy.

The role emphasizes clinical review, medication safety, inventory control, and participation in quality assurance programs aligned with specialty and mail order services.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license in Texas (PharmD preferred).
• Experience in specialty, mail order, or high-volume settings with medication safety knowledge.
• Proficiency in prescription verification and clinical review of complex regimens.

Responsibilities

• Verify and dispense prescriptions accurately and safely.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on therapy, interactions, and adherence.
• Collaborate with prescribers, technicians, and healthcare professionals to optimize therapy.
• Supervise technical staff and maintain proper documentation.
• Support quality assurance, accreditation standards, and process improvements.
• Manage inventory and controlled substances, with attention to regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical pharmacotherapy knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacist license (Texas)

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

E-prescribing platforms

DUR knowledge

Job description

Scripts Rx Pharmacy is a fast-growing specialty pharmacy headquartered in Houston, TX, focused on improving the patient experience and health outcomes across the healthcare system. Nationally licensed and accredited for specialty and mail order operations, Scripts Rx serves patients, prescribers, and partners across multiple states. The organization operates under the vision of “Pharmacy Reimagined,” using technology and innovation to streamline access to medications and clinical support. A highly skilled team of pharmacy professionals and technologists collaborates to deliver efficient, patient-centered services and strategic solutions that elevate the role of pharmacy in care delivery.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Staff Pharmacist role based in Houston, TX. The Staff Pharmacist will verify and dispense prescriptions, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with all state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing medication orders for clinical appropriateness, checking for drug interactions and contraindications, and providing counseling and education to patients and caregivers. The pharmacist will collaborate closely with prescribers, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize therapy and resolve medication-related issues. Additional duties include supervising technical staff, maintaining proper documentation, supporting quality assurance and accreditation standards, managing inventory and controlled substances, and contributing to process improvements and clinical programs aligned with Scripts Rx’s specialty and mail order services.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license (RPh or PharmD) in the state of Texas; PharmD degree preferred.
• Experience in a specialty, mail order, or high-volume retail or outpatient pharmacy setting, with strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy and medication safety.
• Proficiency in prescription verification, DUR (drug utilization review), and clinical review of complex medication regimens.
• Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, e-prescribing platforms, and basic technology tools used in a modern pharmacy environment.
• Strong communication and patient counseling skills, with the ability to explain therapies, side effects, and adherence strategies in clear, accessible language.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with prescribers, technicians, and other healthcare professionals in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Knowledge of insurance processes, prior authorizations, and specialty pharmacy workflows (benefits investigation, patient onboarding, refill management) is beneficial.
• Commitment to ethical practice, regulatory compliance, continuous quality improvement, and patient-centered care.
• Willingness to work on-site full time in Houston, TX, with flexible scheduling as needed to meet patient and operational needs.