Prior Authorization Clinical Pharmacist

Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Prior Authorization Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for evaluating and managing the selection and utilization of pharmaceuticals to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication use. This role supports key clinical pharmacy programs, including Drug Utilization Review (DUR), Drug Information Services (DIS), and formulary management.

How you will make an impact:

• Researches and synthesizes detailed clinical data related to pharmaceuticals.

• Prepares and presents therapeutic class reviews and drug monograph information to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

• May review and approve or deny coverage for pharmaceuticals (as permitted by state/federal law or state/federal program contracts) based on medical necessity criteria, and coordinates with internal stakeholders or health plan medical directors as needed.

• Serves as a clinical resource to other pharmacists on areas such as prospective, inpatient and retrospective DURs and provides dosage conversion and clinical support for therapeutic interventions.

• Prepares information for network physicians.

• Prepares and presents therapeutic class reviews and drug monographs to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee.

• Provides clinical guidance for therapeutic interventions, dosage conversions, and evidence-based medication use.

• Develops and communicates drug information and recommendations to network physicians and clinical teams.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires BA/BS in Pharmacy.

• Minimum of 2 years of managed care pharmacy (PBM) experience or residency in lieu of work experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Requires a registered pharmacist.

• Must possess an active unrestricted state license to practice pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh).

• For associates working within Puerto Rico who are member or patient facing either in a clinical setting or in the Best Transportation unit, a current PR health certificate and a current PR Law 300 certificate are required for this position.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Active North Carolina Pharmacist (RPh) license.

• Prior Authorization experience supporting NC Medicaid, Commercial, and Specialty Medicaid pharmacy programs preferred.

• Knowledge of Medicaid and Commercial pharmacy benefit management processes.

Unless expressly allowed by state or federal law, or regulation, must be located in a state or territory of the United States when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration and cannot be located on a US military base, vessel or any embassy located in or outside of the US, unless they are command-sanctioned activities.

For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.