What does a virtual pharmacist do?

A virtual pharmacist works online to verify prescriptions and processes inpatient and outpatient orders. Your responsibilities are to evaluate prescriptions for drug-drug interactions and contradictions with recorded drug allergies, review for appropriate dose and accurate directions, process new and renewed orders, and consult with physicians as necessary. Your duties also include requesting prior authorizations for prescriptions and ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete. A virtual pharmacist can work full-time for a company or contract as temporary help during patient prescription overflow.