Prior Authorization Pharmacist (Remote)

MRIoA•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Remote

About The Position

Founded in 1983, we’re a clinically-driven, tech-enabled utilization management company offering expert clinical reviews, regulatory guidance, and actionable insights to healthcare organizations. Excellence starts with our people. WE OFFER A competitive compensation package. Benefits include healthcare, vision and dental insurance, a generous 401k match, paid vacation, personal time, and holidays. Growth and training opportunities. A team atmosphere with fun events and prizes scheduled throughout the year. The PA Pharmacist is an important member of the pharmacy department. The PA Pharmacist works alongside the Supervisor, PA Pharmacists to set and meet production goals and to ensure each prior authorization is completed on time and in accordance with the individual client’s prior authorization criteria. The PA Pharmacists also serve as a drug information resource for MRIoA physicians and reviewers.

Requirements

Possess a strong drug knowledge and able to clinically evaluate all drug authorization requests correctly
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-functioning environment and meet deadlines while managing multiple high priorities
Personal computer literacy and high competency in use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong organizational skills with attention to details
Strong oral and written communication skills
Well-developed training skills
Strong working knowledge of medical insurance terminology and processes
Excellent critical thinking capabilities with a strong attention to detail
Exceptional customer service skills
PharmD
Pharmacist license in good standing

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years of experience as a pharmacist preferred
Pharmacy Benefit Management experience preferred
Credentialed and privileged by the company's credentialing committee
Willingness to obtain additional state licensure as required for the position

Responsibilities

To evaluate prior authorizations for drug appropriateness per drug policy criteria
To provide cost-effective, rational drug therapy and disease state management
To provide excellent customer service to health plan clients, practitioners, and members
To serve as an educational resource regarding drug and clinical information for all internal and external customers
Perform case reviews for prior authorizations
Complete Peer-to-Peer reviews with healthcare professionals regarding the outcomes of prior authorizations
Serve as an active member of client committees, as requested
Monitor prescription turnaround time so that internal standards and client performance guarantees are met
Serve as a resource for team members for clinical and drug information
Assist in implementing programs and process improvements to enhance the level of internal and external customer service provided
Provide a high-quality review of requested medication with clear notes of determination
Communicate with team and Supervisor, PA Pharmacist as appropriate to proactively inform of issues or concern
Recognize and recommend operational improvements
Other special projects and tasks as assigned