Clinical Pharmacist at McKesson

• Role: Clinical Pharmacist
• Location: Onsite at Fort Worth, TX
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM CST
• Hybrid Option: Available upon conversion to permanent, contingent on meeting performance metrics
• Commute Requirement: Must live within a 1-hour driving distance of Fort Worth, TX
• Pay Rate: $60.00/hour
• Reports To: Manager, Clinical Pharmacist

The Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical oversight and ensures safety across daily operations for an assigned patient care team. This role includes managing pharmacy staff, delivering clinical support to patients, and ensuring all prescriptions are dispensed in compliance with state, federal, and Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews of patient pharmacotherapy, including utilization, counseling, compliance, interaction screening, side effect profiling, and administration support
• Document pharmacotherapy reviews clearly in patient charts for nursing follow-up
• Counsel patients on new drug therapies in alignment with clinical management models
• Complete REMS training and adhere to associated SOPs
• Coordinate patient care with referring clinicians, addressing social, psychological, and physical needs requiring customized services
• Serve as liaison among patients, caregivers, nurses, hospice teams, and prescribing clinicians
• Provide subcutaneous injection education to patients and caregivers; coordinate nursing services as needed
• Provide on-call coverage as directed by the Pharmacist-in-Charge
• Process prescriptions accurately and timely
• Verify discontinuation of patient services and deactivate charts, prescriptions, and profiles as appropriate
• Implement clinical management models for specific products and disease states
• Serve as primary intake for new patient referrals via telephone
• Deliver “outrageous customer service” in accordance with internal standards
• Foster strong relationships with patients and clinicians

Operational Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to company policies related to government-funded payers, including Medicaid and Medicare
• Dispense medications per physician orders and in compliance with all applicable laws
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy operations policies and controlled substance regulations
• Verify accuracy of prescription order entry and final dispensed products
• Support pharmacy technicians with claims adjudication and payment accuracy
• Monitor hazardous waste material management
• Supervise aseptic technique and oversee pharmacy technicians
• Utilize patient education materials effectively
• Intake and report adverse events and product quality complaints per regulatory requirements

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain and exceed continuing education (CE) requirements
• Support professional development of assigned staff
• Commit to ongoing learning within the pharmacy field
• Attend professional conferences and share insights with staff

Qualifications & Requirements

Must Have

• Must live within 1 hour driving distance of Fort Worth, TX
• Minimum 3 years of counseling experience
• Comfortable being on the phone 7–8 hours per day
• Licensed and in good standing in the state of Texas

Additional Requirements

• 3–5+ years of post-graduate experience in pharmacy operations, clinical oversight, and patient care
• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
• BCOP certified or willing to become BCOP certified when eligible
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing
• Licensed in North Carolina or Texas to practice pharmacy
• Ability to apply for additional state licensure as needed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer and word processing proficiency
• Working knowledge of sterile technique and quality control standards