About this opportunity
Birdi lists this Staff Pharmacist opportunity in tempe, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Staff Pharmacist
Why Birdi?
At Birdi, we're transforming the pharmacy experience through innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care. Our pharmacists play a critical role in ensuring medication safety, improving patient outcomes, and delivering exceptional service to the patients, providers, and communities we serve.
When you join Birdi, you become part of a collaborative healthcare team that values clinical expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while helping shape the future of pharmacy services.
About the Role
The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant dispensing of prescription medications while serving as a trusted clinical resource for patients, providers, and pharmacy team members.
This role reviews and verifies prescription orders, conducts clinical consultations, performs drug utilization reviews, identifies potential medication-related risks, and ensures compliance with all applicable pharmacy regulations. The Staff Pharmacist also provides oversight and mentorship to pharmacy technicians and supports daily pharmacy operations to ensure exceptional quality, accuracy, and patient care.
In the absence of the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC), this position assumes Pharmacist on Duty responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Medication Review & Clinical Verification
Review, interpret, and verify prescription orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and patient safety.
Verify medication labeling and dispensing instructions based on prescriber orders.
Perform comprehensive Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR) to identify potential clinical concerns.
Evaluate prescriptions for: Drug interactions
Allergies
Contraindications
Duplicate therapies
Incorrect dosing
Polypharmacy risks
Conduct final prescription verification before dispensing and shipment.
Patient Care & Consultation
Provide patient counseling and education regarding medication therapy.
Instruct patients on proper medication usage, administration techniques, and potential side effects.
Conduct clinical consultations to support medication adherence and positive health outcomes.
Promote safe medication practices through proactive patient engagement and education.
Provider Collaboration
Communicate directly with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding prescriptions and therapy recommendations.
Collaborate with prescribers to ensure appropriate drug therapy and safe medication use.
Facilitate prescription transfers in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Pharmacy Operations & Oversight
Verify prescription accuracy within the pharmacy management system.
Support oversight of pharmacy technicians and daily workflow activities.
Assist inventory teams in maintaining appropriate medication levels to meet patient demand.
Ensure operational processes support quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
Identify, investigate, and resolve medication-related and operational issues.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
Follow all applicable federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations.
Ensure compliance with State Board of Pharmacy requirements and company policies.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company standards.
Support accreditation, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
Stay current with emerging therapies, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy best practices.
Leadership & Team Collaboration
Mentor and support pharmacy technicians and operational staff.
Serve as a clinical resource to team members.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and a patient-focused culture.
Assume Pharmacist on Duty responsibilities when designated.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Licensure
Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience in healthcare, mail-order pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, or related pharmacy environments preferred.
Strong clinical knowledge and medication management expertise.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service and patient interaction skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to independently research and resolve issues.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to mentor and develop pharmacy technicians.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and pharmacy management systems.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with pharmacy compliance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
Previous experience within: Retail Pharmacy
Mail Order Pharmacy
Specialty Pharmacy
Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)
Managed Care
Pharmaceutical Industry
Knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice and clinical services.
Experience supporting quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
Key Competencies
Clinical Excellence
Medication Safety
Patient Counseling & Education
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Team Collaboration
Customer Service Excellence
Professional Judgment
Work Environment
Home-based work environment with occasional rotation to operational pharmacy facilities.
Exposure to pharmacy production and warehouse environments, including operational equipment and machinery.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, pull, and push containers weighing up to 15 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and kneel as needed.
Ability to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment and review technical information.
Why This Role Matters
As a Staff Pharmacist, you are one of the final safeguards in the medication-use process. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety ensure that every prescription is dispensed accurately and that every patient receives the education and support needed to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Your work directly impacts patient health, medication safety, and Birdi's commitment to delivering exceptional pharmacy care.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Birdi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Birdi is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment relationship. If you require an accommodation, please notify a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
tempe, AZ, 85285, US
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