Remote Staff Pharmacist

November 3, 2026

Remote Staff Pharmacist (Contract-to-Hire)

13-Week Contract-to-Hire | Fully Remote | Multiple Openings

We are partnering with a rapidly growing pharmacy services organization that is expanding its remote pharmacy team to support increasing patient volume. This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists seeking a fully remote position with a fast-moving organization focused on patient care and medication access.

Schedule

Available shifts include:

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST

Shift preference will be discussed during the interview process. While every effort will be made to accommodate preferred schedules, preferred shifts cannot be guaranteed.

Position Overview

This role is a blend of clinical patient consultations and prescription verification activities. Pharmacists will spend approximately 50% of their time conducting patient counseling and consultations and 50% performing prescription review and verification activities in a high-volume pharmacy environment.

Candidates must be comfortable speaking with patients and healthcare providers by phone, including both inbound and outbound communication.

Key Responsibilities

Provide patient counseling and medication education by phone
Answer questions regarding new prescriptions, refills, side effects, adherence, and proper medication use
Review and clinically verify prescriptions for appropriateness, dosing accuracy, contraindications, and drug interactions
Collaborate with prescribers and healthcare offices to resolve prescription-related issues
Perform pharmacist verification of filled prescriptions prior to dispensing
Support prescription transfers and assist in ensuring a smooth patient experience throughout the process

Qualifications

Active Pharmacist license in good standing
Idaho pharmacist license or willingness to obtain Idaho licensure upon offer
- Idaho licensure can typically be obtained through license transfer without requiring an MPJE examination
Strong verbal communication and patient counseling skills
Comfortable making and receiving patient calls throughout the day
Tech-savvy and able to navigate multiple pharmacy systems efficiently
New graduates are welcome to apply

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in:

Retail pharmacy
Specialty pharmacy
Mail-order pharmacy

Location Requirements

This is a remote opportunity for pharmacists residing throughout the United States. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Idaho pharmacist licensure as required for the role.

If you are interested in a fully remote pharmacist opportunity with immediate interviews and a quick start timeline, apply today. Contact Megan Buschman at (813) 358-5769 or at megan.buschman@rphonthego.com to get started!

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