100% Remote Pharmacist

Now Hiring: Pharmacist – 100% Remote | $55/hr | Consultant-to-Hire Opportunity! Are you a clinically driven pharmacist ready to make a real impact from the comfort of your home? Join a dynamic team where your expertise powers critical utilization management decisions that directly affect patient care. This is more than just a job—it’s a gateway to long-term career growth in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Description

As a Pharmacist, your primary responsibility will be leveraging your clinical skills to complete utilization management (UM) reviews—including prior authorizations, coverage exceptions, step therapy, and quantity limit exceptions. You’ll work independently while being part of a supportive team of pharmacy professionals. Monthly quality and productivity goals will measure your performance, and while this role begins as a consultant, it’s designed with long-term potential in mind. What You’ll Do

• Conduct detailed UM reviews, such as prior authorizations and formulary exceptions using client-specific criteria.
• Apply clinical judgment to approve or deny requests.
• Communicate with providers and members (if trained in Call Center Counseling).
• Maintain high standards of quality and productivity.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities for specialized cases and other departments.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in retail, managed care, or clinical pharmacy.
• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
• Confident in making independent clinical decisions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Pharmacy Benefits Management or Case/Care Management is a plus.
• Comfortable learning new systems and basic IT troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Typing speed of 35+ WPM.
• Adaptable and resourceful in a changing environment.

Work Environment & Schedule

• 100% Remote– Work from anywhere in the U.S. (except CA, HI, or VA).
• Start Dates: September–October (subject to change).
• Training:~16 weeks, M–F, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST. No time off allowed during training.
• Post-Training Shifts: Typically start at 9:00 or 10:00 AM CST for an 8-hour day.
• Schedule Determination: Based on team bid and seniority.
• Full-Time Only: No part-time schedules available.
• Overtime: May be required during peak season (Nov–May).
• Weekends & Holidays: Rotating weekends (every other during peak, every 6th otherwise). Holidays are shared and determined by the team bid.
• Time Off: Up to 120 hours of unpaid time off annually, based on seniority. Any time off after training must be discussed during interviews.

Compensation

• Pay Rate:$55/hour
• Consulting Term:6+ months with strong potential for conversion around the 1.5–2 year mark.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $55.00/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 Jul 28, 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. Apply Job! Apply to this Job