Date Posted : 09 / 03 / 2025
Hiring Organization : Rose International
Position Number : 487989
Industry : Pharmaceutical / Healthcare
Job Title : Pharmacist Operations Advisor
Job Location : Remote, USA
Work Model : Remote
Shift :
Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday
10 : 30 AM to 7 : 00 PM CST
Employment Type : Temporary
FT / PT : Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months) : 7
Min Hourly Rate ($) : 50.00
Max Hourly Rate ($) : 53.00
Must Have Skills / Attributes : Clinical Data management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Pharmacy
Experience Desired : Experience with prior authorization (PA) reviews or clinical case review (2+ yrs); Active pharmacist license in the state of practice / residence (1+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education : Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education : Ph.D. / Doctorate
Required Certifications / Licenses : Pharmacist license
Job Description
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree – BS PharmacyActive pharmacist license in the state of practice / residence.Preferred Education
Doctorate – PharmD.Required License / Certification
Active pharmacist license.Required Qualifications / Skills / Experience
Prior experience with prior authorization (PA) reviews or clinical case review in a high-volume or production settingDirect experience processing PA requests, ideally with a commercial or specialty pharmacyStrong documentation of meeting service level agreements (SLAs) or production targetsAbility to multitask using multiple technology platforms and clinical resourcesProficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)Experience using multiple clinical and administrative systems simultaneouslyEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional clinical and non-clinical staffComfort handling phone-based interactions with providers and patients.Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience
Retail pharmacy experience (not required, but candidates with this background have been successful in the role).Pharmacist / Clinician Overview
Operation-based role that conducts criteria-based and clinical review of medical data for prior authorization in alignment with policy and procedureApplies clinical knowledge to plan and approve criteria for case reviewsWorks within Client-supported systems to handle inbound calls from physicians or members regarding pending, approved, or denied prior authorizationsProvides internal support to the Prior Authorization team and the Member Services departmentProvides on-call, after-hours availability for urgent prior authorization requests as neededPosition is remote, available to candidates anywhere in the continental U.S. except New Mexico and ColoradoRequires a broadband internet connection and a smartphoneJob Duties
Evaluate and review prior authorization requests, render coverage determinations based on clinical criteria, and plan designVerify insurance coverage and eligibility, interpret clinical guideline criteria, and consult with healthcare providersCommunicate approval and denial decisions promptly to providers, employers, patients, and other stakeholdersCollaborate with technicians and team members to process referrals, answer clinical questions, and collect required dataHandle inbound / outbound calls to facilitate requests, answer inquiries, and resolve escalationsMaintain professional and technical knowledge of drug and disease states for specialty and non-specialty programsAttend training sessions, development meetings, and provide after-hours / on-call support as requiredPerform other related duties as assigned.Essential Functions
Regular and predictable attendanceAbility to work mandatory overtime or extended work weeks as neededCompliance with departmental, company, state, and federal requirementsAdherence to policies and proceduresOngoing participation in training and development meetings.Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.Benefits :
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