Clinical Review Pharmacist (Seasonal)
SmithRx · United States · US
Utilization Review
Remote
physician
Pharmacist
Dentist
Demand75
Career growth65
Healthcare fit85
Remote potential60
Salary band
USD 63 – 66
5-year outlook
PBM utilization review pharmacist roles offer stable demand and competitive clinical-adjacent compensation, but this seasonal position may not provide long-term progression unless converted to permanent.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
mid
Employment type
contract
Date found
2026-10-02
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Side income
- Classified as side-income friendly
- Engagement type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Variable hours
- Eligible countries
- United States
- License jurisdiction
- US
- Profession fit
- physician, Pharmacist, Dentist
- Rate period
- Hourly
Why this was classified this way
- Temporary
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Why this is worth applying to
Worth applying for pharmacists seeking PBM/utilization review experience and a non-clinical health-tech entry point, especially if open to seasonal work. Less ideal for those needing permanent benefits or direct patient care.
Who should apply
Licensed pharmacists with at least 2 years of practice experience who want to transition into PBM, prior authorization, or utilization review; strong fit for pharmacists with clinical review, appeals, or managed care exposure.
CV angle
Frame clinical practice experience around evidence-based decision-making, prior authorization or appeals exposure, drug information, formulary familiarity, regulatory compliance, and communication with prescribers and members. Emphasize documentation accuracy, HIPAA, URAC/NCQA standards, and high-volume metric-driven work.
Skills to highlight
- Prior authorization review
- Utilization review
- Appeals and clinical decision-making
- Drug information and clinical guidelines
- Formulary and benefit criteria
- URAC/NCQA compliance
- HIPAA and documentation
- Provider/member communication
Role summary
Seasonal clinical review pharmacist at SmithRx, a PBM health-tech company, reviewing prior authorizations and appeals, applying clinical guidelines and benefit criteria, documenting decisions, and supporting members, prescribers, and pharmacies.
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