Pharmacist

Position: Pharmacist (CA State Licensure) - 25 Positions Open Location: Work from home, Candidate must be in California Duration: 6 months contract with a possibility of extension Pay Rate: $55/hr. on W2. Note: Must have hard-wired internet and safe working space. Training: M-F 8:30am-5pm for 4 weeks (paid) Shift: 5 days/week shift will be assigned between Monday-Sunday, with start times ranging from 7am - 1:30pm, candidate should be committed to work an 8-hour shift between 7am - 1:30pm PST. TIME-OFF POLICY: No time-off during Training || No absences in first 90 days preferred Equipment will be provided by the client. Candidate MUST have high-speed wired Internet connection. Wi-Fi / Wireless connections not allowed. Reliable Internet connection- (No WI-FI) ethernet connection. Candidate MUST have a reliable home-office environment. SUMMARY: Performs prospective and/or retrospective drug utilization review and appeals per State and Federal regulations. Participates in the distribution of clinical drug information and educates providers and staff regarding the use of pharmaceutical treatment regimens. Complies with all corporate and facility standard operating procedures, policies, guidelines, and work instructions. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides prior authorization services for formulary drugs, develops programs to provide optimal pharmacy care to patients, participates in drug utilization review programs, reviews assessment and documentation of patient care, and retrospective reviews of provider reimbursement. Makes recommendations to physicians and other prescribers on medication regimens as per plan guidelines. Assists providers to ensure accurate dispensing and billing of products. Collaborates with other clinical personnel in assessing treatment guidelines. May participate in formulary development and management. Supports the National Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Validates the clinical availability of multi-source products for provider utilization. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws and standards of practice which govern the profession of pharmacy. Maintains pharmacy records by all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing the literature, continuing education, and any company-provided in-services. Completes all mandatory company-provided online courses. Attends and completes all employee development courses. Participates in the mandatory on-call rotation when required by business needs. Makes outbound or takes inbound telephone calls to assist in various aspects of patient care and/or product distribution to/from practitioners, members, and pharmacies. These calls include, but are not limited to, comprehensive medication reviews, targeted medication reviews, calls to practitioners about product awareness, and prior authorizations. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Strong drug product and clinical pharmacy knowledge. The license must be current and in good standing. Education/Certifications: Must have CA state Pharmacist License. Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.