Clinical Pharmacist – Prior Authorization

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $45 - $76 / hour

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

💊 Pharmacist

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CVS Health

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1963

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🛒 Retail

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance • Retail

CVS Health is a leading American healthcare company dedicated to improving health access and affordability. The company focuses on a comprehensive approach that includes health services, health insurance, and pharmacy benefits management. Through its subsidiaries, such as Aetna and CVS Caremark, CVS Health offers a range of services that facilitate wellness, condition management, and affordable prescription drug coverage. CVS Health operates neighborhood pharmacies, provides mail-order pharmacy services, and manages specialty medication programs, aiming to make healthcare convenient and accessible for everyone. Driven by a mission to connect people with essential care services, CVS Health is committed to fostering healthier communities and supporting the wellbeing of all individuals.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with technicians and prior authorization team members to process referrals, answer clinical questions, and collect clinical/medical data for assessments and reviews • Evaluate and review prior authorization requests and render coverage determinations based on clinical criteria and plan design • Verify insurance coverage and eligibility and interpret clinical guideline criteria • Consult physicians and other healthcare providers while applying clinical knowledge and department protocols • Convey case decisions promptly to healthcare providers, health plans/employers, patients, and other healthcare professionals • Perform inbound and outbound calls to facilitate prior authorization requests, answer inquiries, and resolve escalations • Establish and maintain communication among CVS Caremark, health plan, and employer group staff • Maintain professional and technical knowledge of drug and disease states for Specialty and Non-Specialty Pharmacy programs • Attend training sessions and development meetings • Provide on-call and after-hours pharmacist availability as needed • Perform other related projects and duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• 2 years’ experience working as a pharmacist in a PBM setting • Current experience working with Commercial Prior Authorizations in Caremark PBM • Experience using clinical resources, e.g., Micromedex, Lexicomp, Clinical Pharmacology • Ability to prioritize, quickly assess, manage multiple tasks and adapt to constantly changing situations • Excellent organizational skills and strong detail orientation • Strong Microsoft Office skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions • Experience using MS Office and other Windows based computer applications • Ability to receive phone calls from prior authorization pharmacy technicians and/or providers for clinical information • Active pharmacist license that is in good standing in the state of residence • Bachelor's of Science - Pharmacy or Pharm.D • Preferred: PGY1/PGY2 • Preferred: Prior authorization, call center and clinical experience • Preferred: Exposure to clinical and analytical problem solving • Preferred: Ability to consult with pharmacy technicians and/or physicians regarding use of medications and advise of appropriate formulary alternatives when requested

🏖️ Benefits

• CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay • Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Paid time off • Retirement savings options • Wellness programs • Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility