Remote Pharmacist

Actalent; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and talent solutions company is seeking a fully remote Pharmacist. The role involves conducting drug utilization reviews and managing prior authorizations according to regulations. Candidates must have strong clinical expertise and hold an active state pharmacy license. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth contributions available

Life Insurance options

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience in a relevant pharmacy role.
• Utilization review experience is essential.
• Active state pharmacy license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drug utilization reviews and manage prior authorizations.
• Educate healthcare providers on pharmaceutical treatments.
• Maintain compliance with legal standards and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Utilization Review

Strong Product and clinical pharmacy knowledge

3+ years of recent experience

Education

PharmD

State License in good standing

Job description

Overview

Hiring Fully Remote Pharmacists! MUST have PharmD and state licensure

Description

This role involves conducting drug utilization reviews and managing prior authorizations in accordance with state and federal regulations. The pharmacist educates healthcare providers on pharmaceutical treatments, supports accurate medication dispensing and billing, and collaborates on treatment guidelines and formulary management. Responsibilities also include maintaining compliance with legal standards, staying current with pharmacotherapy knowledge, and participating in on-call rotations. Strong clinical expertise and an active pharmacy license in good standing are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drug utilization reviews and manage prior authorizations in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Educate healthcare providers on pharmaceutical treatments, support accurate medication dispensing and billing, and collaborate on treatment guidelines and formulary management.
• Maintain compliance with legal standards, stay current with pharmacotherapy knowledge, and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• 3+ year of recent experience required
• Utilization Review
• Strong Product and clinical pharmacy knowledge
• State License required and it must be in good standing
• RPH or PharmD required

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
• 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, 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 17, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Accommodation

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