Consultative Pharmacist
Company: Dragonfly Health
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Candidates must be located in and have an
active/valid license to practice Pharmacy in the state of
Pennsylvania. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful
impact in the lives of hospice patients by supporting palliative
care initiatives, ensuring safe and effective medication use, and
improving overall quality of life at end-of-life. Consultative
Pharmacists work collaboratively with nurses and caregivers to
provide real-time, patient-centered consultation and support.
Essential Functions Note: The essential duties and primary
accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content
and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an
exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most
of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks,
responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the
incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s
immediate supervisor or manager. Provide expert guidance on pain
and symptom management tailored to individual patient needs and
actively contribute to enhancing patient comfort and dignity during
end-of-life care. Collaborate directly with nurses and hospice
staff to develop effective, cost-conscious medication care plans.
Educate healthcare professionals and caregivers on medication usage
and adverse event prevention. Accurately document clinical
interventions and patient outcomes in electronic health systems.
Ensure all encounter documentation is complete, clear, and ready
for transcription/processing. Maintain and update patient
medication profiles and records in accordance with HIPAA and
regulatory requirements. Consistently meet or exceed expected
productivity benchmarks. Demonstrate exceptional communication and
interpersonal skills in a remote or hybrid work environment.
Maintain a professional, empathetic tone in all patient and team
interactions. Engage with a multidisciplinary care team in a
fast-paced call center environment. Support team success through
shared learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Participate
in weekend rotations and contribute to team coverage as needed.
Marginal or Additional Functions Protects company’s intellectual
property and the privacy of customers’ and patients’ data Performs
other related duties as assigned or apparent. Supervisory and
Managerial Responsibility This position does not have supervisory
or managerial responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education, Licensure or Certification: PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy
from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy Active pharmacy license
in home state (Pennsylvania or Tennessee) Pharmacy licenses in
other states or willingness to obtain additional licenses Work
Experience or Related Experience: Experience in hospice, palliative
care, or oncology settings preferred Previous experience working in
a call center or remote clinical consultation environment preferred
Familiarity with pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services
preferred Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrates
competency in equianalgesic dosing, generic and therapeutic
substitution, formulary management and prior authorization
procedures Demonstrates understanding, competency and adherence to
all state and federal pharmacy practice rules and regulations
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills Excellent
written and verbal communication skills Proficient typing and
computer skills are paramount to employee satisfaction and success
while fulfilling responsibilities Excellent listening skills Proven
ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while paying
strict attention to detail Ability to maintain confidentiality, and
to exercise discretion and good judgment Excellent interpersonal
and customer service skills Excellent organizational skills and
attention to detail Commitment to delivering high-quality,
compassionate patient care Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and
electronic health record (EHR) systems Equipment: Working knowledge
of a PC, business and communications software (MS Office) and
web-based tools is required Travel Requirements and Conditions
Limited travel may be required Work Environment, Conditions, and
Demands Work is performed in a remote or hybrid office environment.
Remote work Internet Policy Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid
Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the
self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office
employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download
speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended;
wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested Satellite,
cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by
leadership Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing
interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information Physical
Requirements and Demands Note: Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions as described. This position entails a high
level of work performed at a computer terminal and telephone or
headset equipment throughout the day Regular eye-hand coordination
and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Additional Position Information No
additional information is applicable
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