Remote DUR (Drug Utilization Review) Pharmacist

Description

Remote DUR Pharmacist

Introduction to the Role

Are you passionate about enhancing patient care through the power of clinical data and medication management? As a Remote DUR (Drug Utilization Review) Pharmacist, you’ll be an essential force behind our healthcare optimization initiatives. This dynamic role invites a detail-oriented pharmacy professional to join our mission-driven team, where your expertise in prescription analytics and therapeutic interventions will play a pivotal role in shaping better health outcomes. With an annual salary of $130,403, this is more than a job—it's a meaningful career path that supports both personal growth and systemic transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Review and Analysis

  • Conduct real-time and retrospective drug utilization evaluations to ensure appropriate therapy.
  • Assess medication compliance, drug-drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and treatment appropriateness.
  • Generate provider outreach recommendations based on clinical findings.

Collaboration and Communication

  • Partner with prescribers, case managers, and medical directors to optimize patient medication regimens.
  • Participate in interdepartmental meetings to support pharmacy-led care strategies.
  • Provide consultation support via virtual platforms to care teams and stakeholders.

Compliance and Documentation

  • Document interventions and determinations in the pharmacy information management system.
  • Ensure that all recommendations comply with CMS, NCQA, and URAC regulations.
  • Stay updated with evolving state and federal healthcare compliance guidelines.

Work Environment and Culture

Flexible Remote Setting

This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home while contributing to a high-impact, patient-centric mission. Our digital infrastructure supports seamless communication, secure data handling, and real-time access to critical systems.

Team Ethos and Values

We are a collaborative, innovation-focused team committed to clinical excellence and evidence-based practice. You will be joining a workplace that values transparency, continuous improvement, and a shared sense of purpose. Career mobility and professional development are not just buzzwords here—they're built into how we operate.

Tools, Technologies, and Frameworks

  • Utilize platforms such as Cerner, Epic, or Medispan to review patient medication profiles.
  • Utilize AI-powered analytics tools to identify prescription patterns and trends.
  • Collaborate through Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and integrated cloud documentation suites.
  • Apply clinical guidelines from resources such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, and UpToDate.

Required Qualifications

Core Credentials and Experience

  • Possession of a current, unrestricted pharmacist license issued by at least one U.S. state (multi-state licensure preferred).
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical pharmacy, managed care, or utilization review.

Technical and Analytical Proficiency

  • Solid understanding of therapeutic classes, formulary management, and disease-state treatment standards.
  • Familiarity with pharmacy claims processing systems and DUR tools.
  • Competence in interpreting lab results, ICD-10 codes, and prior authorization protocols.

Soft Skills and Professional Attributes

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and clinical judgment.
  • Ability to convey complex information clearly to both clinicians and non-clinicians.
  • Self-starter mindset with strong time management and accountability in remote work environments.

Career Growth and Advancement

We believe in empowering our pharmacists to lead and grow. This position opens doors to roles in formulary development, medical policy advisory, and leadership in quality assurance. Continuing education support, industry certifications, and access to pharmacy leadership summits are just some of the opportunities available to elevate your career.

Why This Role Matters

Every intervention you make has the potential to reduce adverse drug events, improve therapeutic outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs. Your insights will help shape the medication use policies that affect thousands of lives. Join a future-forward organization that aligns your clinical knowledge with purposeful impact.

Call to Action

Are you ready to redefine what remote pharmacy work can look like? Apply now and become part of a visionary healthcare model that values your expertise, uplifts your growth, and connects your daily work with lasting change. Make the move to a role where your professional journey supports something larger—the well-being of communities nationwide.