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$55.00/hr - $59.00/hr
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Overview
Our client, a provider of Health, Dental, Vision, Medicaid and Medicare Healthcare service plans in the state of California with 4.7 million members and $22.9 billion of annual revenues, seeks an accomplished Clinical Pharmacist – Utilization Review .
Location: REMOTE in CA
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Pay Rate: $55 – $59 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule:
8:00–8:30 AM start
5:00–5:30 PM end
Must-Have Requirements:
Active and unrestricted California Pharmacist License
2–4 years of experience in prior authorization review
Job Description:
The Clinical Pharmacist applies clinical expertise to perform utilization reviews and ensure appropriate medication use while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. This role provides pharmaceutical guidance, formulary management support, and contributes to achieving departmental quality and efficiency goals.
Responsibilities:
Apply clinical knowledge of drugs to utilization reviews
Communicate clearly and concisely in a professional manner
Support drug formulary management and cost‑saving strategies
Deliver high‑quality service to members and providers
Provide pharmaceutical expertise to internal departments as needed
Meet departmental goals for review quantity and quality
Ensure compliance with utilization management laws and regulations
Uphold the organization’s Code of Conduct and brand reputation
Provide support and mentorship to less experienced team members
Resolve complex issues and problems as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
2–4 years’ experience in prior authorization review
Additional Qualifications:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with claims processing vendors or prior authorization interfaces highly recommended
Sajag Bhardwaj
sajag.bhardwaj@ameritconsulting.com
www.ameritconsulting.com
I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.
Company Overview:
Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast‑growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid‑sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.
Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Insurance and Hospitals and Health Care