Pharmacist – Specialty

Centene Corporation

Specialty Pharmacist managing medication therapy, counseling, and clinical monitoring for Centene’s 28 million healthcare members. Supporting safe dispensing and pharmacy quality programs remotely across five U.S.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • California, Florida, Missouri, Montana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52 - $96 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medication management, patient counseling, and clinical support, ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards and regulations. Proficient in evaluating prescriptions and coordinating pharmacy services to enhance patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Pharmacist LicenseBachelor’s Degree In Pharmacy3+ Years Of Pharmacy ExperiencePatient CounselingDrug Utilization Review

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Hard Skills

Prescription Order ReviewMedication DispensingPharmaceutical Needs AssessmentClinical MonitoringCompounding ActivitiesTherapy Response AssessmentLaboratory Test CoordinationPerformance Improvement ProjectsCompetency AssessmentsDrug Therapy Education

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationProblem-Solving AbilitiesOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsCollaborative ApproachAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy StandardsState And Federal RequirementsPatient-Focused CareQuality AssuranceClinical InterventionsOn-Call SchedulePharmacy Literature ReviewPharmacy Technician SupervisionJoint Commission ComplianceSpecialty Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure patients receive the right medication, understand how to use it, and resolve drug therapy issues before dispensing
Review and accurately enter prescription orders
Provide patient counseling and education on medications and treatment plans
Verify prescription data entry for completeness and accuracy
Conduct drug utilization reviews and resolve therapy-related concerns
Partner with clinics to clarify and obtain prescriptions
Coordinate and assist with pharmacy services, dispensing, quality assurance, and clinical monitoring
Assess pharmaceutical needs and participate in pharmaceutical service planning and the overall plan of care
Evaluate prescription appropriateness, including dosage, drug choice, interactions, administration route, and stability
Supervise filling, receiving, compounding, and dispensing activities
Ensure patient charts contain allergies, height, weight, medical history, laboratory results, and medications
Ensure necessary laboratory tests are ordered, results obtained, and discussed with nurses and physicians
Provide counseling, education, monitoring, and clinical interventions
Assess therapy response and compliance; review regimens and manage adverse events
Provide clinical and technical support to physicians, nurses, and patients
Document communications in patient charts
Maintain paperwork required by state and federal agencies and the Joint Commission
Assist the Pharmacy Manager with new procedures
Train and supervise Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, and other pharmacy personnel
Participate in Performance Improvement Projects
Provide in-service programs on drug therapy
Attend or complete education and training programs
Review pharmacy literature and pertinent materials
Complete competency and skills assessments
Participate in the on-call schedule
Perform other tasks determined by the Pharmacist-In-Charge
Comply with policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside in Florida, Texas, Missouri, California, or Michigan
Must hold an active pharmacist license in Florida, Texas, Missouri, California, or Michigan
Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and 3+ years of mail order, retail, or hospital pharmacy experience, or PharmD
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Collaborative, adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment
Patient-focused commitment to high-quality specialty care
Ability to work Monday through Friday according to Eastern, Central, or Pacific schedule
Ability to participate in an on-call schedule
Ability to complete competency and skills assessments
Ability to comply with pharmacy policies, standards, and applicable state and federal requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plans
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity