Clinical Pharmacist

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist Location: Remote Assignment Duration: 3 months (possibility to extend or conversion to FTE) Schedule: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST, no OT required Position Summary: The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prior authorization requests, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, and providing clinical guidance to healthcare professionals. This role includes evaluating clinical appropriateness, applying medical policy criteria, and supporting pharmacy operations through reporting and process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities:  Review completed prior authorization requests and pharmacy technician recommendations for appropriateness.  Verify member information, eligibility, and prescription coverage.  Assess prescription claim history, chart notes, and lab values to determine approval criteria.  Apply professional clinical judgment to requests not covered by existing guidelines or formulary criteria.  Communicate with providers regarding non-formulary drugs, plan benefits, exclusions, quantity limits, age restrictions, and formulary alternatives.  Research and provide drug references and clinical information to physicians or pharmacy staff.  Collect and compile data for reporting purposes, including drug utilization, overturned denials, audits, and formulary updates.  Support pharmacy committees and other operational or clinical initiatives as needed. Qualifications:  Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.  Licensure: Active Pharmacist license in any US state; must obtain licensure in required states within 6 months if applicable.  Experience: Minimum of 1 year of professional pharmacist experience.  Preferred: Experience in managed care or understanding of Medicare/Medicaid law. Skills & Competencies:  Self-motivated with strong time management skills.  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.  Goal-oriented with strong attention to detail.  Ability to review, analyze, and interpret clinical and claims data.  Strong communication skills for interaction with healthcare providers and internal teams. Performance Indicators:  Ability to review and process 85–100 prior authorization cases daily.  Apply clinical judgment effectively while maintaining compliance with policies and procedures. EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.” Show more Show less