The Verification Pharmacist is responsible for the final review and release of prescription orders, ensuring accuracy, clinical appropriateness, and full compliance with all regulatory and internal standards. This role operates in a high-volume environment and is accountable for maintaining verification quality, productivity, and timely order processing. The Verification Pharmacist applies clinical judgment to identify and resolve discrepancies, supports workflow efficiency, and works closely with pharmacy technicians and prescribers to ensure prescriptions are complete, appropriate, and ready for fulfillment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining patient safety, operational performance, and overall service reliability.
Essential Functions :
Performs final verification of prescription orders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and full compliance with all regulatory and internal quality standards. Evaluates prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, including dosing, drug interactions, and therapeutic accuracy, and takes action to resolve any concerns. Maintains expected verification volume, accuracy, and error resolution metrics within a high-volume, time-sensitive environment. Ensures prescriptions are verified and released within established turnaround times to support delivery and operational commitments. Supports workflow efficiency by coordinating with pharmacy technicians and addressing bottlenecks that impact order progression. Communicates directly with prescribers to resolve discrepancies, clarify intent, and ensure prescriptions meet all requirements prior to verification. Provides medication counseling when required, ensuring clear, accurate, and compliant communication. Identifies, investigates, and documents errors, discrepancies, and quality concerns, ensuring appropriate follow-through and resolution. Maintains compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements, including Texas State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, and FDA standards. Ensures accuracy and completeness of all documentation related to verification and regulatory compliance. Supports daily operations by addressing workflow issues, prioritizing workload, and ensuring continuity of service. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's (BPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited program required. Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required. Minimum of 1-2 years of pharmacy experience preferred, with experience in high-volume or mail-order pharmacy environments preferred. Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations, medication safety principles, and prescription verification processes. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with pharmacy staff and prescribers. Ability to apply clinical judgment and make appropriate decisions within established guidelines. Experience with pharmacy systems, including Lifefile, preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred.
Every medication we prepare impacts a patient's health. We prioritize accuracy, safety, and compliance in everything we do.
Quality Without Compromise:
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and take pride in delivering medications our providers trust.
Service Excellence:
Providers and patients rely on us. We respond quickly, communicate clearly, and go above & beyond to provide the service our customers expect and deserve.
Ownership & Accountability:
We take responsibility to resolve any challenges that may arise.
Team Before Self:
Great outcomes require teamwork. We support one another and work together to deliver exceptional results.
Continuous Improvement:
Healthcare evolves and so do we. We always look for ways to improve our processes, systems, and service.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described in this section are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions, consistent with applicable law. Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment. Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer-based work. Ability to move throughout the workplace to provide onsite support. Ability to lift and move IT equipment up to 30 pounds.
Working Conditions:
This position operates in an office environment and requires both desk work and movement throughout the facility to provide onsite support. Striker Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Striker Pharmacy provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with management. This job description has been reviewed to ensure that the essential functions and primary duties of the position have been included. It is intended to provide general guidelines for job expectations and the employees' ability to perform the position described. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or abilities associated with the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Striker Pharmacy reserves the right to modify this position description and assign duties as necessary to meet the operational needs of the organization.
