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Remote - Prior Authorization Pharmacist

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$53/hr

From $53.00 per hour Remote Prior Authorization Pharmacist - (Fully Remote) Pay Rate: $53.00/hr. Location: Fully Remote - Candidates may work anywhere in the continental United States except New ...

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Prior Authorization Pharmacist (PBM) - Remote

Miami, FL · On-site

$53/hr

Prior Authorization Pharmacist (PBM) - Remote Pay: $53.00 an hr Duration: Contract to hire Start date: 10/12/26 Work Setup: Fully remote (continental U.S.) -- cannot be in New Mexico or Colorado ...

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Miami, FL · On-site

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Prior Authorization Pharmacist (PBM) - Remote Pay: $53.00 an hr Duration: Contract to hire Work Setup: Fully remote (continental U.S.) -- cannot be in New Mexico or Colorado Hours: 40 hrs/week ...

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The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.

$110 - $150/hr

Clinical Pharmacist - Prior Authorization Pharmacist Clinical ****Seeking Pharmacists who are licensed in North Carolina or Kansas!**** LOCATION: This position is virtual eligible. You should be ...

Urology Centers of Alabama

Prior Authorization

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Communicate professionally with insurance companies, pharmacies, patients, and internal staff regarding authorization requirements and status updates. * Track and update prior authorization requests ...

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Pharmacist - Prior Authorization Location: Remote Duration: 12+ Months As a Clinical Pharmacist Advisor Medicare, you will be directly supporting Medicare Part D members and providers with requests ...

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How much do internship prior authorization pharmacist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship prior authorization pharmacist in the United States is $18.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship prior authorization pharmacist?

An Internship Prior Authorization Pharmacist assists with evaluating medication prior authorization requests to ensure they meet clinical and insurance requirements. They work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, reviewing prescriptions, verifying patient eligibility, and communicating with healthcare providers. This role helps interns gain experience in managed care, pharmaceutical policies, and insurance processes. It is a valuable opportunity for pharmacy students to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting while enhancing their decision-making skills.

What does an internship prior authorization pharmacist do?

As an Internship Prior Authorization Pharmacist, you will assist licensed pharmacists in reviewing medication requests, verifying patient eligibility, and ensuring appropriate documentation for insurance approval. A typical day includes communicating with healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions, entering data into various authorization systems, and helping resolve insurance denials. You will also learn to navigate payer-specific requirements and collaborate with pharmacy teams to support timely patient care. This experience helps you develop practical skills and prepares you for more advanced pharmacy roles in the future.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship prior authorization pharmacist?

To thrive as an Internship Prior Authorization Pharmacist, you need foundational knowledge in pharmacy practice, pharmacology, and insurance processes, usually gained through pharmacy school coursework or rotations. Familiarity with electronic prior authorization platforms, pharmacy management systems, and prescription processing software is often required. Effective communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills help interns stand out in this role. These competencies are crucial for accurately evaluating medication requests, ensuring compliance with payer guidelines, and facilitating positive patient outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Internship Prior Authorization Pharmacist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,897 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Prior Authorization Pharmacist

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Mclean, VA

$59.75 - $71.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Prior Authorization (PA) Pharmacist

The Prior Authorization (PA) Pharmacist would facilitate efforts in the review of clinical documentation and the Preferred Drug list (PDL) to determine proper medication therapy. The PA pharmacist will work with internal and external stakeholders in evaluating and continually developing a strategy for Utilization Management.

Responsibilities:

  • Clinical evaluation of medication therapy using established clinical or PDL criteria, drug compendia, and appropriate methods that support the principles of high-quality evidence-based medicine
  • Peer to Peer discussions with medical providers to discuss Prior Authorization reviews.
  • Consultations/Interventions: work with staff in contacting prescribers needing consultation to provide clinical information on prescribing practices that have been identified as outliers. Reviews prior authorizations data and determine opportunities for interventions.
  • Intervention Refinements: Collaborates on the refinement of consultation scripting; solicits and utilizes input from those contacted toward scripting improvements.
  • Operations: Contributes to the success of the Clinical Call Centers and Prior Authorization department by assisting with the implementation and management of both written and verbal communications to members and physicians. Is available for consultation on pharmacy-related questions and issues for others within the organization.
  • Quality Improvement: Contributes to program improvements by using continuous quality improvement processes, by being proactive in identifying improvement opportunities and by contributing on-going consultation and collaboration with product leaders.
  • Medical/Clinical: Upholds clinical integrity of pharmaceutical solutions by staying up to date on medication information, contributing to the identification of pharmacy program best practices, collaborating with Medical Directors, Clinical Pharmacist, and Clinical Specialty Pharmacist to provide pharmacy expertise.
  • Drug Review: Provides clinical input during the weekly drug file updates, making recommendations on applying utilization controls
  • Other duties as assigned. Contributes creative solutions to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness of pharmacy team

Qualifications:

  • Experience in the coordination of and collaboration of work teams preferred.
  • Ability to perform clinical reviews using relevant compendia and clinical trial data.
  • Managed care pharmaceutical service experience a plus.
  • Strong research and implementation skills in practical settings.
  • Analytical skills which can translate into practical and pragmatic recommendations.
  • Strong team orientation with respect for all members.
  • People skills are essential that allow for the successful consultation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders who do not directly report to this job.

Requirements:

  • PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy with relevant Specialty background
  • Registered Pharmacist with respective State Licensure
  • 4 years' experience in clinical pharmacy
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Highly skilled with Microsoft office products and ability to quickly learn proprietary systems.

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