Clinical Pharmacist - 173866

ZP Group; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join a remote contract opportunity based in North Carolina. The Clinical Pharmacist will support pharmacy utilization management activities, evaluate medication coverage requests, and provide clinical expertise to ensure appropriate benefit determinations for members while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Located nationwide, this contract role requires NC licensure with experience in retail/pharmacy benefits

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Pharmacist license and residence in NC.
• 3+ years pharmacist experience in retail and Medicare Part D.
• Telephonic experience in health plan or PBM environments.
• Knowledge of pharmacy claims adjudication, NCPDP, NDC/GCN/GPI standards.
• PharmD or higher with demonstrated stability in contract roles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prior authorization and coverage requests using guidelines and formulary.
• Monitor utilization management activities and prepare compliance reports.
• Serve as clinical resource for technicians on benefit policies and processes.
• Conduct research to support formulary initiatives and coverage decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in pharmacy operations.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Medicare Part D experience

Telephonic experience

Pharmacy claims adjudication knowledge

NCPDP systems knowledge

NDC/GCN/GPI classifications knowledge

Education

PharmD or PharmBachelors

Active NC Pharmacist license

Tools

NCPDP

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join a leading healthcare insurance and pharmacy services organization for an remote contract opportunity based in North Carolina. The Clinical Pharmacist will support pharmacy utilization management activities, evaluate medication coverage requests, and provide clinical expertise to ensure appropriate benefit determinations for members while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Responsibilities for the Clinical Pharmacist include:

• Evaluate prior authorization and coverage review requests by applying clinical guidelines, plan benefits, and formulary requirements to determine medication eligibility.
• Monitor utilization management activities, analyze pharmacy review metrics, and prepare reports supporting compliance and operational objectives.
• Serve as a clinical resource for pharmacy technicians by providing guidance on pharmacy benefit policies, drug therapies, and review processes.
• Conduct research on medications, treatment protocols, and disease state management to support coverage decisions and formulary initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement within pharmacy operations and assist with implementing process enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications for the Clinical Pharmacist include:

• Active North Carolina Pharmacist license and current residence within North Carolina.
• Minimum of 3 years of pharmacist experience with a background in retail pharmacy and Medicare Part D programs.
• Previous telephonic experience working for a Health Insurance Company, Managed Care Organization, or Pharmacy Benefit Management environment.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy claims adjudication, NCPDP systems, and drug coding classifications including NDC, GCN, GPI, and related standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, PharmD, or advanced healthcare-related degree with demonstrated stability and long-term success in contract-based roles.

Compensation for the Clinical Pharmacist:

• Hourly Rate: $50-$60
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Sick Leave (as required by law), and Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on 9/25/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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