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Remote Clinical Pharmacist – Specialty Medical Prior Authorization

Pay: $53.00+ per hour **based on licensure certifications and experience**
Job Type: Remote Contract Opportunity
Schedule: Flexible 8-hour shifts between 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM CST
Training Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST for approximately 6 weeks
Location: Fully Remote (Continental U.S. – excluding New Mexico and Colorado)

Make an Impact on Patient Access to Specialty Medications

Are you a licensed pharmacist with experience in prior authorization, specialty medications, or clinical reviews? This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise to help patients access critical therapies while working remotely in a collaborative healthcare environment.

We are seeking a Remote Clinical Pharmacist – Specialty Medical Prior Authorization to perform clinical assessments, review medical information, communicate with healthcare providers, and support authorization decisions for specialty medication programs.

This role is ideal for pharmacists who enjoy applying evidence-based clinical knowledge, working with healthcare professionals, and making a direct impact on patient care.

Must-Have Experience

Candidates must have prior authorization experience within a PBM or health plan remote/call center environment.

• Minimum 1 year of related clinical prior authorization experience or health plan remote/call center environment experience required
• Experience with specialty medications or clinical review of authorization requests preferred
• Active pharmacist license in your state of residence required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical reviews of specialty medication prior authorization requests using established clinical criteria and guidelines.
• Evaluate medical documentation and clinical information to support authorization decisions.
• Review cases for prospective and concurrent utilization management.
• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians, nurses, providers, and healthcare professionals to collect necessary clinical information.
• Handle inbound calls from physicians, healthcare providers, and members regarding pending, approved, and denied authorization requests.
• Communicate case outcomes and decisions professionally and accurately.
• Maintain detailed documentation within clinical systems.
• Stay current on specialty medications, disease states, and applicable clinical guidelines.
• Support quality, compliance, and operational performance goals.

Required Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in your state of residence in good standing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Minimum of 1 year of related prior authorization, utilization management, or clinical review experience or health plan remote/call center environment experience required
• PBM or health plan prior authorization experience required.
• Strong knowledge of specialty medications and clinical review processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems and Windows-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting specialty pharmacy programs.
• Experience reviewing medical necessity criteria.
• Background in utilization management, pharmacy benefits, or managed care.
• Experience communicating with physicians, health plans, and healthcare providers.

Remote Work Requirements

To support secure and compliant remote operations, candidates must have:

• Reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Minimum requirement: 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speed.
• Dedicated private workspace used exclusively for business purposes during scheduled hours.
• Smartphone capable of supporting secure authentication applications.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA-compliant privacy standards while working remotely.

Candidates will be required to provide:

• Copy of active pharmacist license.
• Internet speed test screenshot.

Schedule Details

• Remote position with 8-hour daily shifts.
• Scheduling window: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM CST.
• Monday-Friday training schedule for approximately 6 weeks.
• Weekend availability may be required.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay of $53.00+ per hour
• Fully remote flexibility
• Opportunity to leverage your pharmacy expertise beyond traditional practice settings
• Work with specialty medication programs impacting patient care
• Collaborative environment supporting healthcare innovation
• Meaningful role connecting clinical knowledge with improved access to therapy

Apply Today

If you are a licensed pharmacist with PBM, health plan, or prior authorization experience and want to make a meaningful impact through specialty medication review, we encourage you to apply.