Staff Pharmacist

Specialty Care Rx; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Care Rx in Plano, TX is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for a full-time, on-site role. You will dispense specialty medications, verify prescriptions, counsel patients and caregivers, and ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.

You will collaborate with prescribers, nurses and payers to optimize therapy outcomes, participate in medication therapy management, monitor for interactions and adverse effects, and contribute to quality improvement of pharmacy workflows and

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent; active Texas license.
• Clinical skills in medication therapy management and monitoring.
• Experience in specialty hospital/clinical settings preferred.
• Strong counseling and communication abilities; culturally sensitive care.

Responsibilities

• Dispense specialty medications and verify prescriptions.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on safe/effective use of medications.
• Collaborate with prescribers, nurses and payers to optimize therapy outcomes.
• Participate in medication therapy management and monitor for interactions/adverse effects.
• Document interventions in pharmacy systems and support QA initiatives.
• Assist with inventory, controlled substances, and workflow improvements.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Counseling patients

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

PharmD or equivalent

Texas pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

E-prescribing platforms

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Company Description Specialty Care Rx is a 24/7 high-touch specialty pharmacy dedicated to delivering care that goes far beyond dispensing medications and supplies. The organization collaborates closely with payers, medical providers, and manufacturers to build cohesive, expert healthcare teams for each individual. By combining careful listening with strong clinical expertise, Specialty Care Rx personalizes care plans and coordinates insurance and reimbursement needs for patients. The company’s reimbursement team brings over 100 years of collective experience, ensuring efficient, knowledgeable support. Specialty Care Rx manages complex pharmacy needs so individuals can focus on living their lives with fewer disruptions due to health issues.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Staff Pharmacist role based in Plano, TX. The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for accurately dispensing specialty medications, verifying prescriptions, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations. Daily activities include reviewing clinical information, counseling patients and caregivers on safe and effective medication use, and collaborating with prescribers, nurses, and payers to optimize therapy outcomes. The role involves participating in medication therapy management, monitoring for drug interactions and adverse effects, and documenting all interventions in pharmacy systems. The Staff Pharmacist also supports quality assurance initiatives, assists with inventory and controlled substance management, and contributes to continuous improvement of pharmacy workflows and patient services.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree and active Texas pharmacist license in good standing.
• Demonstrated clinical pharmacy skills, including medication therapy management, drug information evaluation, and monitoring for interactions and adverse effects.
• Experience in specialty pharmacy, hospital, or clinical pharmacy settings, ideally with hematology, oncology, or other complex disease states.
• Strong patient counseling and communication abilities, with a focus on clear, empathetic education and culturally sensitive care.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems, e-prescribing platforms, and basic office software; comfort working with electronic health records.
• Solid understanding of payer coordination, prior authorizations, and reimbursement processes within the specialty pharmacy environment.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance, including knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws, controlled substance regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development; board certification or specialty training is a plus.