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Sapio Sciences

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Estherville, IA · Remote

$48K - $63K/yr

Working location This is a fully remote role based on the East Coast of the United States. You will ... * Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting packs for the VP, ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote pharmacist assistant in Iowa is $57.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.60 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Remote Pharmacist Assistant, you need a foundational knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication terminology, and relevant healthcare procedures, typically supported by a high school diploma or completion of a pharmacy technician training program. Competence with pharmacy management software, prescription processing systems, and electronic communication tools is often required. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear written and verbal communication are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective teamwork within a remote environment, directly impacting patient care and safety.

What is a remote pharmacist assistant?

A Remote Pharmacist Assistant supports pharmacists by handling administrative tasks, processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and assisting customers virtually. They may communicate with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies through phone, email, or chat. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of pharmacy regulations, and proficiency with digital tools. Remote Pharmacist Assistants help ensure smooth pharmacy operations while working from a remote location.

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As a Remote Pharmacist Assistant, your daily responsibilities often include processing prescription orders, reviewing and entering medication data, communicating with pharmacists for verification, and handling patient inquiries via phone or secure messaging. You may also assist with insurance claim processing, inventory management, and coordinating medication deliveries, all while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with pharmacy regulations. Collaboration with pharmacists and other pharmacy assistants is done through virtual meetings and digital communication platforms. This structure allows you to efficiently support pharmacy operations and patient care from a remote setting.

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Certified Medical Assistant

Nystrom & Associates

Des Moines, IA • Remote

$21 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Job Title:Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Remote from Iowa (MUST RESIDE IN IOWA)

Working Model: Remote

Employee Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest-with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states-we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values-Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice-we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you-from salary to production-based models.

As a Certified Medical Assistant at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will play an important role in providing high-quality patient care to our Psychiatry patients. You will work alongside our Psychiatry providers, returning phone calls to patients regarding the side effects of medication; refilling medication to area pharmacies; calling insurance companies for verification on medications, and completing necessary authorizations for medications. There is little to no physical contact with patients in this role as such there are no weekends, evenings, holidays, or on-call hours!

Full Time Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling
  • Comfortable offices and clinic environment
  • Free attendance for internal CEUs

Responsibilities:

  • Triaging calls from patients.
  • Taking calls for lab results.
  • Triages incoming lab results, medical reports, refill requests, etc. to MD/APRN/PAs in a timely fashion.
  • Maintains legible and organized patient records.

Requirements:

  • Certificate in Medical Assisting in State of Iowa
  • Comfortable with little to no physical patient contact on a day-to-day basis.
  • Experience with mental health care preferred, Knowledgeable about psychotropic medications.
  • Computer and tech-savvy; experience with Electronic Medical Records.

Compensation:

This is a non-exempt position. Total earnings for this position will range from $21.00 - $24.00 hourly.

*Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location. Estimates are factored on a 1.0 FTE.

* Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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