Clinical Pharmacist - Prior Authorization
Description: Position is reputed company reputed company for a reputed company Prior Authorization Pharmacist. This is a Clinical Pharmacist Position supporting reputed company Prior Authorization. The position is remote. An active AZ or TX pharmacist license that is in good standing is required. Must be ok with these hours (AZT time zone) We are hiring for the Mon-Fri from 10:00 am - 6:30 pm shift AZ time (post training). The training schedule is: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm AZT (8 weeks). Duties Review, assess, adjudicate medication prior authorization requests for medical necessity, clinic...>al appropriateness, and formulary compliance. Apply evidence-based clinical guidelines, drug compendia, FDA labeling, and plan-specific criteria to authorization reputed company. Evaluate patient-specific factors including diagnosis, laboratory results, prior therapy, dosing, contraindications, and comorbid conditions. Authorize, modify, or deny medication requests and document clinical rationale reputed company and accurately. Collaborate with pharmacy technicians, nurses, medical directors, and other clinical staff to resolve reputed company cases. Support peer-to-peer reviews and prepare clinical summaries reputed company escalation is required. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards (e.g. NCQA, URAC), and internal audit requirements. Maintain productivity, turnaround time, and quality benchmarks for prior authorization processing. Document reputed company activities accurately reputed company prior authorization and pharmacy management systems. Experience Active and unrestricted AZ or TX pharmacist license. Experience with clinical decision-making while applying evidence based clinical guidelines/criteria; utilizing formularies/preferred drug lists. Experience working in a high production team environment. 3%2B years experience working as a pharmacist. Knowledge of clinical program components, formulary designs, and prescription benefit trends. Position Summary The Prior Authorization Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and evaluating medication prior authorization requests to ensure appropriate, safe, and cost-effective therapy in accordance with clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. This role applies clinical judgement to support reputed company patient reputed company while balancing utilization management objectives. Education High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm D. also required with at least two years experience as a pharmacist. Must have an active license in good standing. What days & hours will the person work in this position List training hours, if different. Monday-Friday 10 AM-6:30 PM AZ Time (Mon-Fri reputed company-4:30 PM AZ Time [training]) Remote Skills: Accreditation Standards, Adjudication, Benchmarking, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Study Publications, Clinical Support, Clinical Validation, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Federal Laws and Regulations, Formulary, Internal Audit, Maintain Compliance, reputed company, Medications, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care Authorizations, Pharmacy, Production Systems, Regulatory Requirements, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Utilization Management, Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) About the Company: reputed company Apply To This Job