Clinical Pharmacist

ASK Consulting; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

ASK Consulting seeks an experienced Clinical Pharmacist for Prior Authorization to support PBM activities on a 6-month contract. This 100% remote role requires an active pharmacist license in the United States and a minimum of 3 years in clinical pharmacy or prior authorization.

Responsibilities include reviewing PA requests, preparing compliance reports, and guiding pharmacy technicians. Strong knowledge of NDC/GCN/GAI codes and NCPDP claims adjudication is expected.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Pharmacist license.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical pharmacy or prior authorization experience.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy benefit management, utilization review, and prior authorization processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review prior authorization requests and make coverage determinations based on member benefits and clinical criteria.
• Review and summarize daily utilization review data and prepare reports for corporate compliance committees.
• Track compliance metrics for utilization review cases.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to pharmacy technicians.
• Apply knowledge of drug coding systems (NDC, GCN, GPI, and USC) and NCPDP claims adjudication.
• Review prior authorization and non-formulary drug guidelines to support Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee initiatives and pharmacy benefit design.
• Ensure quality standards are met and identify opportunities for process and performance improvements.
• Research drug information and maintain current knowledge of medications and disease states to support clinical reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Job description

Description

All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist Prior Authorization

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Pay Rate: $59$63/hour on W2

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to support prior authorization and utilization review activities. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, experience reviewing pharmacy benefit requests, and an active pharmacist license.

Key Responsibilities

• Review prior authorization requests and make coverage determinations based on member benefits and clinical criteria.
• Review and summarize daily utilization review data and prepare reports for corporate compliance committees.
• Track compliance metrics for utilization review cases.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to pharmacy technicians.
• Apply knowledge of drug coding systems (NDC, GCN, GPI, and USC) and NCPDP claims adjudication.
• Review prior authorization and non-formulary drug guidelines to support Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee initiatives and pharmacy benefit design.
• Ensure quality standards are met and identify opportunities for process and performance improvements.
• Research drug information and maintain current knowledge of medications and disease states to support clinical reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or an advanced pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical pharmacy or prior authorization experience.
• Active and unrestricted U.S. Pharmacist license.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy benefit management, utilization review, and prior authorization processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

About ASK

ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.