Clinical Review Pharmacist (6-month, full-time contract)
SmithRx · United States · US
Utilization Review
Remote
physician
Pharmacist
Dentist
Demand75
Career growth60
Healthcare fit85
Remote potential70
Salary band
USD 63 – 66
5-year outlook
Contract PBM utilization review roles can provide competitive hourly compensation but may lack long-term benefits; permanent roles in this space can progress into clinical lead, compliance, or managed care positions.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-10-07
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Side income
- Classified as side-income friendly
- Engagement type
- Contract
- Hours
- Variable hours
- Eligible countries
- United States
- License jurisdiction
- US
- Profession fit
- physician, Pharmacist, Dentist
- Rate period
- Hourly
Why this was classified this way
- contract
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Why this is worth applying to
Worth considering for pharmacists seeking non-clinical PBM/utilization review experience, especially if open to a contract role; less ideal for those needing permanent employment or without an active license.
Who should apply
Pharmacists with at least 2 years of practice experience who are interested in managed care, prior authorization, utilization review, or PBM clinical operations.
CV angle
Frame clinical pharmacy experience around evidence-based decision-making, prior authorization or appeals exposure, formulary/drug information use, provider communication, documentation, and regulatory compliance; quantify volume, turnaround times, and metrics where possible.
Skills to highlight
- Prior authorization review
- Utilization review
- Clinical guidelines application
- Formulary and drug information
- HIPAA compliance
- URAC/NCQA standards
- Provider and member communication
- Clinical documentation
Role summary
A 6-month contract pharmacist role at a health-tech PBM reviewing prior authorizations and appeals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting clinical programs and provider/member inquiries.
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