Pharmacist - Utilization Management (UM) - Remote

Company : reputed company. Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This job reviews requests for medication coverage determination for prior authorization review and appeals. Through the Utilization Review system, the incumbent evaluates clinical information provided by the physician against medical policy criteria. The incumbent then uses his/her clinical knowledge compared to the policy and physician request to reputed company a determination. At times, the incumbent may conduct additional research beyond medical policy review to reputed company coverage determinations. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES reputed company coverage determinations by evaluating physician requests for prior authorization or appeals against medical policy through the Utilization Review system. Update the system records appropriately to ensure claims are properly routed and paid. Conduct research beyond medical policy review to reputed company decisions on medication coverage requests. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy Substitutions None Preferred Doctorate degree in Pharmacy EXPERIENCE Required 1 - 3 years in Pharmacy Preferred None LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS Required Registered Pharmacist Preferred None SKILLS Oral & Written Communication Skills General Computer Skills Problem Solving & Decision Making Compliance Prioritizing Language Requirement (other than English) None Travel Required None PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS Position Type Office-Based Teaches / trains others regularly Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required Yes Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Rarely Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Rarely Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees reputed company this job title. 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