Clinical Pharmacist - Prior Authorization
CVS HealthFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD, a clear and active pharmacist license, and 2-5 years of pharmacy experience. Preferred qualifications include 1 year of experience with prior authorizations for commercial plans, proficiency in drug literature and clinical trial evaluation using electronic databases like Micromedex, Medline, and UptoDate, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Applicants must also be based in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin.
The Clinical Review Pharmacist will complete prior authorization reviews for all lines of business and edit types, and respond to escalations from other internal departments. They will apply clinical judgment to evaluate member clinical situations against medication policies and plan benefit design to make coverage determinations, including identifying covered alternatives. Responsibilities also include organizing and prioritizing multiple requests to ensure timely prior authorization case management, building and adjusting authorizations under protocol within the claim adjudication system, and triaging, assessing, and responding to inquiries from various internal teams regarding claims processing and prior authorization requests. The role involves maintaining open communication with other functional areas within SmithRx and effectively communicating the company's vision, mission, values, and goals.
Pharmacy benefit management with transparent pricing
SmithRx operates as a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) that focuses on managing prescription drug plans for self-insured employers and plan sponsors. The company uses a transparent pricing model called "Pass Through Pricing," where it charges only an administrative fee and passes all rebates from prescriptions directly to clients and their members. This model contrasts with traditional PBMs that often inflate drug prices and retain rebates for profit. SmithRx's clients benefit from a technology platform that utilizes real-time data to improve service delivery, ensuring efficient and high-quality pharmacy benefit management. The company also provides a concierge service to enhance support for both members and clients. SmithRx aims to simplify pharmacy benefits while maximizing value for its clients through transparency, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service.