Remote Prior Authorization Pharmacist

Actalent Inc

Indianapolis, IN(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60–$70 Per Hour
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Candidate Screening, Computer Skills, Consulting, Data Entry, Employee Assistance Plan, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hospital, Inventory Management, Maintain Compliance, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing, Pharmacy, Record Keeping, State Laws and Regulations
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
8 days ago

Job Title: Pharmacist

Job Description

The primary role of the pharmacist is to conduct final prior authorization reviews. The pharmacist ensures compliance with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration. This involves monitoring nursing unit inspections, maintaining records for controlled substances, removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory, supervising the work of support personnel, maintaining current registration, studying existing and new legislation, anticipating legislative changes, and advising management on necessary actions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct final prior authorization reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal drug laws.
  • Monitor nursing unit inspections.
  • Maintain records for controlled substances.
  • Remove outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory.
  • Supervise the work results of support personnel.
  • Maintain current registration and study existing and new legislation.
  • Advise management on needed actions.

Essential Skills

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree.
  • Current pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Experience with prior authorizations and Medicare/Medicaid.
  • Proficient computer skills and data entry abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Managed Care experience.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote position requiring a dedicated work space at home. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM EST, with some rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/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 Jun 23, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Actalent Inc