Pharmacist -#26-21503

US Tech Solutions; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Pharmacist - Prior Authorization Advisor to evaluate PA requests using clinical criteria and plan design. You will interact with physicians and members, support the Prior Auth team, and provide on-call after-hours coverage as needed.

The role requires a PharmD with managed care experience, an active state pharmacist license, and strong PBM knowledge. You will work within our supported systems to ensure timely decisions and high-quality reviews.

Qualifications

• PharmD with managed care experience required.
• Minimum 6 months prior authorization experience.
• Must have PBM familiarity and relevant managed care knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review all prior authorization requests and render coverage determinations based on clinical criteria and plan design. Includes verifying insurance coverage and eligibility, interpreting clinical guideline criteria, consulting physicians and other healthcare providers, and appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge and resources while complying with department protocols.
• Collaborates with technicians and prior authorization team members to process referrals and perform clinical assessments per agreed criteria, handling inbound/outbound calls to facilitate PA requests and resolve escalations.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge of drug/disease states for Specialty and Non-Specialty Pharmacy programs within the Commercial Specialty line.
• Performs other related projects and duties, including attending training sessions and providing on-call and after-hours pharmacist availability.

Skills

Prior Authorization

Managed Care Knowledge

PBM Experience

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

Duration: 12 months Job Description:

• The Pharmacist - Prior Authorization Advisor is an operation-based role that conducts criteria based & clinical review of medical data collected to perform prior authorization as per policy and procedure.


• The Pharmacist/Clinician will apply clinical knowledge to plan approved criteria for reviews of cases.


• This role will work from our supported systems and take inbound calls from physicians or members regarding their pending, approved, or denied prior authorizations, internally support the Prior Auth team and member services department, as well as provide on-call after hours availability for urgent PA request as needed.

• The Pharmacist - Prior Authorization Advisor is an operation-based role that conducts criteria based & clinical review of medical data collected to perform prior authorization as per policy and procedure.


• The Pharmacist/Clinician will apply clinical knowledge to plan approved criteria for reviews of cases.


• This role will work from our supported systems and take inbound calls from physicians or members regarding their pending, approved, or denied prior authorizations, internally support the Prior Auth team and member services department, as well as provide on-call after hours availability for urgent PA request as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and review all prior authorization requests and render coverage determinations based on clinical criteria and plan design. Includes verifying insurance coverage and eligibility, interpreting clinical guideline criteria, consulting physicians and other healthcare providers, and appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge and resources while complying with department protocols. One of the crucial responsibilities is to guarantee that the decisions regarding cases are conveyed promptly and efficiently to all the healthcare providers, health plans/employers, patients, and other healthcare professionals following agreed-upon approval & denial management processes. (60%)


• Collaborates with the technicians and prior authorization team members to process referrals, including answering clinical questions and collecting appropriate clinical/medical data needed to perform clinical assessments and reviews as per the health plan/employer-agreed criteria within the designated service level agreements. Performs and handles inbound and outbound phone calls with technicians, prior authorization team members, physicians, healthcare providers, and/or patients to facilitate prior authorization requests, answer inquiries, and/or resolve escalations. (25%)


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge of drug and disease states for the Specialty and Non-Specialty Pharmacy programs administered within the Commercial Specialty line of business.(10%)


• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned, including attending training sessions and development meetings, and providing on-call and after-hours pharmacist availability as needed.(5%)

Experience:

• Previous pharmacy experience in PBM preferred.


• Appropriate state license required.


• Basic computer skills required.


• Strong organizational skill, interpersonal skills and detail orientation important for this position.

Skills:

• MUST HAVE MANAGED CARE exp and Medicare/Medicaid knowledge.


• MUST HAVE 6 months of experienced with Prior Authorization(required).


• Must Have Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience.

Education:

• Pharm D. required with at least two years experience as a pharmacist in Managed care environment.

Licenses:

• Must have an active Pharmacist license in the state of residence in good standing

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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