Job Title: Pharmacist I

Your main role will be utilizing your clinical skills to complete utilization management reviews such as prior authorizations, coverage exceptions, and quantity limit exceptions. You will perform these reviews independently while working with a team of your peers and other pharmacy professionals.

Performance will be measured by monthly quality and productivity goals. All new pharmacists are considered potential long-term employees, with the hope to hire on as permanent employees in the future.

Contracts are evaluated every six months for extension.

Responsibilities

• Complete utilization management reviews including prior authorizations, coverage exceptions, and quantity limit exceptions.

• Work independently while collaborating with a team of pharmacy professionals.

• Meet monthly quality and productivity goals.

• Potentially cross-train for other departments such as Medication Therapy Management (MTM) or Call Center Counseling (CCC).

• Possibly review specialized cases after peak season, such as oncology and hepatitis C.

Essential Skills

• Two years of work experience in retail, managed care, or clinical pharmacy.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science Pharmacy degree.

• Current pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy in the state where the position is located.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Motivated self-starter with a drive to deliver results.

• Ability to make clinical decisions independently.

• Flexibility and resourcefulness.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with learning new computer systems, basic IT troubleshooting, and using multiple monitors.

• Proficient in Word and Excel.

• Ability to type 35+ words per minute.

• Previous PBM or Case/Care Management experience.

• Retail pharmacy experience (e.g., CVS, Walgreens) preferred over hospital experience.

Work Environment

These are fully remote, work-from-home positions and can be located in any state except California, Hawaii, or Virginia. Candidates must not have lived or worked in Virginia. Core business hours are 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM CST Monday through Friday, with newer contractors typically starting between 9-10 AM CST. Shifts are determined by a team bid based on seniority, and schedules are subject to change based on business needs. Candidates should plan for a full-time schedule plus overtime during peak times (November through May). The team rotates weekend shifts and shares holidays, with weekend rotations every other weekend during peak season and every sixth weekend outside of peak season. Candidates should be prepared to work one of the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays in 2025. Training will be Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST, for the first 10-16 weeks. Time off during training is minimal, with exceptions potentially during Thanksgiving and Christmas due to trainer PTO. Contractors have up to 120 hours of unpaid time off per year, based on seniority.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $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 Feb 27, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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