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Job Title: PharmacistJob Description

The Clinical Specialist plays a crucial role in managing the accessibility, quality, and cost-effectiveness of drug and medical therapy for members and providers. This position focuses on initiating, supporting, and continuing cost-effective, rational drug, and disease therapy through distinct yet interrelated management and cross-departmental functions.

Responsibilities

+ Provide clinical support services to client plans contracting for clinical services.

+ Conduct clinical review, analysis, recommendation, decision, and documentation of prior authorization requests, medical exception requests, and appeal requests as required.

+ Review medication request guidelines for clinical appropriateness and operational efficiency.

+ Assist in revising and creating new or existing medication request guidelines.

+ Offer drug information support and research clinical literature to support prior authorization decisions.

+ Prepare agendas and materials for Pharmacy and Therapeutics meetings, including clinical and financial reviews.

+ Coordinate and assist in the preparation of utilization and compliance reporting for client plans.

+ Ensure timely preparation and review of plan data and client presentations.

+ Coordinate and assist with projects associated with prior authorization program development and implementation.

+ Provide feedback and in-service education to Prior Authorization Coordinators regarding PA guidelines and common diagnoses.

Essential Skills

+ Pharmacy degree (Pharm. D.) or equivalent.

+ Unrestricted license in the state of residence.

+ Five or more years of related experience and/or training.

+ Knowledge in pharmacy services with an emphasis on managed health care.

+ Expertise in clinical application of pharmacy practice.

+ Strong understanding of Medicaid and previous PBM experience is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience from retail, hospital, or long-term care.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Current, unrestricted Registered Pharmacist license.

Work Environment

This is a completely remote work-from-home position, requiring a quiet workspace and high-speed internet connection. Candidates do not need to live near the work site but must have an active license in their state of residence. The role is supported by a robust training program, with a high success rate of conversion and opportunities for internal promotion. After the contract period, benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid time off, company-paid holidays, incentive compensation, 401K with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral bonuses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, Arizona.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $61.75 - $61.75/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 23, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.