Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist (Remote)

100% Remote | Pay: $50-$55/hr Remote (Must hold an active pharmacist license in your state of residence)

About the Opportunity

Are you looking to practice pharmacy in a clinical, non-dispensing environment where you can truly work at the top of your license?

We are seeking Clinical Pharmacists to support a growing Prior Authorization team. In this role, you'll use your clinical expertise to review medication requests, evaluate medical necessity, and make evidence-based coverage determinations that help patients access appropriate therapies. This is a fully remote opportunity with a collaborative team environment and no retail metrics, dispensing responsibilities, or direct patient care requirements.

What You'll Do

• Review prior authorization and appeal requests for prescription medications
• Evaluate clinical documentation and apply established coverage criteria
• Determine medical necessity and coverage eligibility
• Communicate with prescribers, pharmacies, and internal stakeholders to obtain additional clinical information
• Document review outcomes accurately and efficiently
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, payer, and client requirements
• Support quality initiatives and process improvement efforts
• Manage multiple cases while meeting productivity and turnaround time expectations

Required Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license (PharmD or RPh) in the state of residence
• Prior authorization review experience strongly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
• Self-motivated with a positive, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) platforms
• Managed care, utilization management, or health plan experience
• Appeals review experience
• Knowledge of payer-specific prior authorization workflows
• Understanding of medical versus pharmacy benefit determinations
• Experience reviewing specialty medications, including biologics, oncology, immunology, and rare disease therapies
• Familiarity with CMS and state regulatory requirements

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Practice at the Top of Your License

Focus on clinical decision-making and medication management rather than dispensing, retail metrics, or staffing challenges.

Meaningful Clinical Impact

Your decisions help ensure patients receive appropriate therapies while supporting timely access to care.

Fully Remote Flexibility

Work from the comfort of your home while collaborating with a team of experienced clinical pharmacists.

Supportive Team Environment

Join a pharmacist-centric culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $50-$55/hour

Eligible consultants may receive access to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth Options
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Leave and Other Applicable Time-Off Benefits

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

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