Appeals Pharmacist (Remote)

Pharmacy Careers; Silver Spring (MD); Remote; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Appeals Pharmacist in Silver Spring, Maryland. This role involves reviewing medication coverage appeals, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will hold a PharmD and have strong clinical judgment. This position offers competitive salary and flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the U.S.
• Prior managed care or utilization management experience preferred.
• Retail and hospital pharmacists with strong clinical and documentation skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation for medication coverage appeals and grievances.
• Apply evidence-based guidelines, plan policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare written clinical rationales to support appeal determinations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and medical directors during case reviews.
• Track, document, and report appeal outcomes.
• Support process improvements for appeal decisions.

Skills

Excellent clinical judgment

Written communication

Attention to regulatory detail

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

Appeals Pharmacist – Ensure Fair Medication Access for Patients

A confidential managed care organization is seeking an experienced Appeals Pharmacist to review, evaluate, and process medication coverage appeals. This role is ideal for pharmacists who want to leverage their clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to advocate for patients and ensure fair, evidence-based decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation for medication coverage appeals and grievances.
• Apply evidence-based guidelines, plan policies, and regulatory requirements to determine outcomes.
• Prepare written clinical rationales to support appeal determinations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and medical directors during case reviews.
• Track, document, and report appeal outcomes in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Support process improvements to enhance timeliness and quality of appeal decisions.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the U.S.
• Experience: Prior managed care or utilization management experience preferred — retail and hospital pharmacists with strong clinical and documentation skills are encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Excellent clinical judgment, written communication, and attention to regulatory detail.

Why This Role?

• Impact: Play a critical role in ensuring patients get fair access to necessary medications.
• Growth: Gain expertise in appeals, utilization management, and managed care pharmacy.
• Flexibility: Many roles offer hybrid or fully remote options.
• Rewards: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

About Us

We are a confidential healthcare partner working with health plans and managed care organizations nationwide. Our appeals pharmacists safeguard patient access while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

Apply Today

Join our team as an Appeals Pharmacist and help ensure every patient receives a fair review of their medication needs.