Pharmacist (100% Remote, Entry-Level)

ACTalent; Detroit (MI); A distancia; USD 63.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan with pre/post-t

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent is seeking a Pharmacist (PA Review) for a fully remote contract role. Candidates will assess Utilization Management requests, applying clinical judgment to determine approvals or denials per client criteria.

You will consult with healthcare providers, collaborate with the team, and respond to medication inquiries while maintaining rigorous quality and accuracy. The position requires a PharmD (or equivalent) and a current pharmacist license.

Formación

• PharmD or equivalent and active pharmacist license in good standing.
• 1+ year retail pharmacy experience.
• Prior PBM experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Review UM requests (formulary exceptions, prior auth, step therapy, quantity limits).
• Provide clinical judgment to approve/deny based on criteria.
• Consult with healthcare providers on non-formulary coverage issues.
• Collaborate with pharmacist team to ensure consistent decisions.
• Respond to medication inquiries from patients, providers, and clinics.

Conocimientos

Pharmacist license

Clinical judgment

Communication

PBM experience (preferred)

Task prioritization

Educación

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AutoHotkey

Descripción del empleo

Pharmacist (PA Review)

100% Remote | Offers Benefits | Long-Term Opportunity

Description

Candidates will be reviewing members Utilization Management (UM) requests (i.e., formulary exceptions, prior authorization, step therapy, quantity limit exceptions). Client-specific criteria are referenced to determine if a prior authorization can be approved or denied. The work is detail-oriented, and candidates will be expected to provide clinical judgement and communication.

Responsible for the clinical evaluation for coverage determination requests for PA or other UM programs, including quantity limits, step therapy, formulary exception and tier exception, and includes consideration of the denial language and appropriateness of the decision as it pertains to the clinical content of the case and the intent of the individual clients pre-approved criteria

Consult directly with healthcare providers to address non-formulary and clinical product coverage issues

Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent decision-making across the pharmacist team

Respond to medication-related inquiries via phone, providing accurate information to patients, providers, and clinics regarding medications, formulary options, and coverage questions

Other duties as assigned

Interaction level with Management/Team Members:

Role is primarily independent with routine structured touchpoints.

Regular communication with supervisors, senior pharmacists, technicians, and other team members via Teams messaging platforms, phone and video calls.

o Cameras/video calls used for: Training sessions, Team meetings, routine 1:1s with supervisors.

senior Pharmacists are available throughout the day to support clinical questions and provide guidance.

Success Metrics

Productivity: Completing 6-7 authorizations per day, 80 minutes per case/day.

Accuracy: Achieve and maintain a quality score (error-free rate) of 95%.

Accountability: Demonstrate a strong attendance record and excellent communication skills.

Team/culture fit: receptive to feedback, focus, problem-solving, accuracy, learning agility, sound clinical judgement, ability to work independently while still finding ways to collaborate with team-player attitude.

Computer Skills

Quickly learn new systems; comfortable with multi monitor setups; adept at navigating multiple platforms, using available resources, Microsoft applications, and AutoHotkey.

All new pharmacists are considered as potential long-term employees with a hope to hire on as permanent employees in the future, but cannot guarantee a timeline on conversion and contracts are evaluated every 6 months for extension.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications/years of experience:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent
• 1+yrs experience working in a retail environment
• Current pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy in the State where the candidate is licensed.
• Prior PBM experience is preferred.

Must Haves:

1. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
2. Drive to deliver results orientation.
3. A motivated self-starter who does not need constant direction or feedback to drive results.
4. Ability to make clinical decisions independently
5. Flexibility to change and resourceful

Technology Requirements:

Proficient with learning new computer systems, basic IT trouble shooting and using multiple monitors

Word and Excel

Ability to type 45+ WPM

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, Michigan.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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