Pharmacist, Drug Policy & Prior Authorization Expert

West Virginia University; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 sick days per year

401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University is hiring a Pharmacist at the Rational Drug Therapy Program in the School of Pharmacy. Responsibilities include clinical reviews of prior authorization requests and drug utilization review to ensure safe and effective drug therapy for members.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree and have at least one year of experience in retail or hospital pharmacy settings. This position offers excellent benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year of retail or hospital pharmacy experience.
• Ability to make valid clinical judgments.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical reviews of prior authorization requests.
• Perform concurrent drug utilization reviews.
• Evaluate appropriateness of therapeutic duplication.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Tools

Windows software

Job description

West Virginia University is hiring a Pharmacist at the Rational Drug Therapy Program in the School of Pharmacy. Responsibilities include clinical reviews of prior authorization requests and drug utilization review to ensure safe and effective drug therapy for members.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree and have at least one year of experience in retail or hospital pharmacy settings. This position offers excellent benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.