Clinical Pharmacist - Remote

Actalent; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist for a fully remote position. The role requires a Nebraska Pharmacy License and a Pharm.D degree. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical criteria for utilization management programs and supporting staff pharmacists. This role offers benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a pay range of $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Must have a Nebraska Pharmacy License.
• Experience with prior authorization processes is required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is important.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clinical criteria for applicable Utilization Management programs.
• Oversee operational workflows and completion of UM reviews.
• Provide clinical support for Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Nebraska Pharmacy License

Pharm.D degree

Experience with prior authorization processes

Knowledge of insurance verification and medical billing

Familiarity with medical terminology

Proficiency in data entry and retail pharmacy operations

Education

Pharm.D

Job description

Now Hiring! Clinical Pharmacist - Fully remote!

Job Description

MUST HAVE a Nebraska Pharmacy License. This position requires a dynamic pharmacist to be the expert on clinical issues, collaborating with the Director of Pharmacy and other staff pharmacists. The role involves designing, implementing, maintaining, and measuring pharmacy-related utilization management programs. This includes the development of workflows, criteria, and ensuring URAC accreditation is maintained. The candidate will work within a collaborative culture to enhance pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clinical criteria for applicable Utilization Management (UM) programs, including developing criteria process flows and physician communication methods.
• Perform highly complex research and analysis, providing recommendations for UM programs and plan design changes.
• Oversee operational workflows and completion of UM reviews, ensuring clinical oversight of the first-level review process.
• Provide clinical support for Pharmacy Technicians and other staff, utilizing reporting tools to create efficiencies.
• Support physician reviewers with necessary information for reviewing non-approvable claims and develop Decision Tree review processes when applicable.
• Ensure URAC accreditation is maintained by working within scope of licensure and according to state and federal laws.
• Measure quality assurance reporting, turnaround time for urgent and non-urgent reviews, and conduct quantitative assessments of UM reviews by program.

Essential Skills

• MUST HAVE a Nebraska Pharmacy License
• Pharm.D degree
• Experience with prior authorization processes
• Knowledge of insurance verification and medical billing
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Proficiency in data entry and retail pharmacy operations

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification in pharmacy technician (Cpht) is preferred
• Experience in Medical Therapy Management (MTM) is beneficial

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote role with a standard shift from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is potential for flexible shifts, which may require availability on weekends in the future. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a less hectic environment compared to clinical settings, providing a significant career stepping stone.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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