Clinical Review Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$125k-$130k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Company Overview
Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.
Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.
We're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.
Mission
Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule
Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7:00am - 6:00pm (will be 5 - 8 hour shifts).
Position Overview
The Clinical Review Pharmacist performs the first pharmacist verification of prescriptions, ensuring accuracy, appropriate dosing, and legal compliance before orders move forward for fulfillment. This role also supports patient and provider/clinic communications and plays a key part in identifying and communicating trends in order entry to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and technician training, according to Strive Pharmacy standard operating procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Join the forefront of healthcare excellence, where you'll be:
- Performing the first pharmacist verification of prescriptions
Reviewing, interpreting, and accurately approving prescriptions to ensure safety, accuracy, appropriate dosing, and legal compliance before orders move forward for fulfillment
Identifying and communicating trends in order entry accuracy to strengthen data entry quality and technician training across all sites
Maintaining verification speed and throughput standards without compromising accuracy
Consulting with clinics and prescribing providers to resolve clinical discrepancies, clarify orders, and guide appropriate therapy and dosing for optimal individualized care
Managing inbound and outbound phone communications with patients and providers, serving as the clinical escalation point for complex patient or provider concerns
Counseling Patients
Maintain strict adherence to state and federal laws, including DEA regulations for controlled substances and HIPAA privacy guidelines
Required Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution
Pharmacist license active and in good standing (Arizona license at minimum)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in compounding
- Understanding of aseptic technique and familiarity with USP guidelines
- Experience with order verification
- Strong analytical skills, with experience identifying trends in operational or quality data
- Strong understanding of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and state/federal pharmacy regulations
- High attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and efficient computer navigation skills for pharmacy management software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with call center software
Work Environment
This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Annual Salary
- $125,000—$130,000 USD
Join Us in Making an Impact
At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.
Benefits/ Perks
- Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
- Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- FSA and HSA options
- Parental leave
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Vision and dental insurance
- Veterinary insurance
Culture
Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both inside and outside the workplace.
EEO
Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and possess an active, good-standing pharmacist license, preferably in Arizona. Experience in compounding, aseptic technique, and familiarity with USP guidelines are highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 63% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,057 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$127k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Arizona | 333 active | 10,272 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 63% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona Pharmacist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment343 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,674 in the last 30 days | 3,327 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Strive Pharmacy | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Review Pharmacist at Strive Pharmacy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,057 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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