Travel Pharmacist: Prior Authorization Specialist

MetroPlusHealth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metroplus Health Plan is seeking a Prior Authorization Pharmacist for a travel assignment in New York City. This role requires one year of pharmacist experience, a valid license, and primarily focuses on prior authorization reviews and coverage determinations to support patient care.

The position runs for 8 weeks, with Day shift (35 hours/week) and a starting date of 11/09/2026, ending 01/02/2027, offering a structured schedule and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy dispensing system experience.
• Sterile processing experience.
• IV room experience.
• Knowledge of an EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical drug prior authorization and appeal requests.
• Renders coverage determinations based on drug strategies and benefits.
• Responds to inquiries related to prior authorization review, including weekends/holidays.
• Generates audits to ensure standards are met.
• Completes medication reviews for safe and effective therapy.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Sterile processing

IV room

EMR knowledge

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing system

EMR system

Job description

Metroplus Health Plan is seeking a Prior Authorization Pharmacist for a travel assignment in New York City. This role requires one year of pharmacist experience, a valid license, and primarily focuses on prior authorization reviews and coverage determinations to support patient care.

The position runs for 8 weeks, with Day shift (35 hours/week) and a starting date of 11/09/2026, ending 01/02/2027, offering a structured schedule and weekly pay.