Pharmacist

Pharmacist – Specialty Pharmacy (Onsite) role available in New York, NY 10011 Zip Code. Please apply now!

Position Type: Contract Only - Likely 6 Months, potential for extension
Work Location: Onsite

Pay Rate: TBD - Typically see 75-80 per hour depending on Experience

We are seeking a licensed Pharmacist to support specialty pharmacy operations at a branch location. This position is responsible for dispensing specialty medications, coordinating clinical services, reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and safety, and communicating with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced specialty pharmacy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret prescriptions, patient profiles, drug interactions, sensitivities, and medication usage to ensure safe and accurate dispensing.
• Enter prescriptions into the pharmacy system and perform final quality checks for accuracy, dosage, and appropriate medication use.
• Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals, including specialty medications, and perform compounding as needed.
• Communicate with patients and physicians by telephone and mail regarding prescriptions, medication questions, and patient care needs.
• Determine when prescriptions require physician clarification, therapeutic intervention, or additional follow-up.
• Resolve prescription orders through the External Adjudication (EA) queue.
• Assist with incoming patient medication questions, concerns, and other pharmacy service needs.
• Contact physicians to resolve prescription questions, obtain clarification, and coordinate appropriate treatment.
• Assist with doctor phone calls and therapeutic intervention activities as assigned.
• Maintain established quality assurance procedures, controlled substance security protocols, and hazardous drug disposal requirements.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team members to ensure prescription accuracy and consistent patient care.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in good standing for the state of practice.
• Previous pharmacy experience required; specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of prescription processing, drug interactions, medication safety, and dispensing procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a pharmacy setting.
• Ability to work onsite at the assigned pharmacy location.