[Hiring] Utilization Management Pharmacist @Judi Health

Role Description

The Utilization Management Pharmacist plays a vital role in promoting safe, effective, and appropriate medication use. This position is responsible for:

• Reviewing prior authorization requests
• Supporting clinical programs
• Providing expert guidance to members, providers, and pharmacies

The role combines clinical decision-making with a strong focus on service excellence in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and make timely, evidence-based decisions on prior authorizations, appeals, and override requests using clinical guidelines and benefit criteria.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal regulations across Commercial, Exchange, Medicare, and Medicaid plans.
• Accurately document clinical decisions and maintain thorough records in accordance with regulatory and accreditation (URAC/NCQA) utilization review standards.
• Provide clear, empathetic support to members, prescribers, and pharmacies by responding to clinical inquiries via phone, demonstrating professionalism, active listening, and a patient-centered approach.
• Stay current with clinical prescribing guidelines, internal policies, and regulatory changes, and apply them to daily responsibilities.
• Follow all internal procedures, job aids, and HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy and data security.
• Identify and report potential fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Support training and development of new and existing team members as needed.
• Assist leadership with special projects, process improvements, and operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months to a year of prior authorization or utilization management experience
• Active, unrestricted, pharmacist license
• Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Minimum of 2 years of pharmacy practice experience
• Experience in managed care or pharmacy benefit management (PBM)
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, metric-driven environment
• Availability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Call center experience

Salary Range

Remote, US Salary Range: $125,000 — $130,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employees are responsible for adherence to the Judi Health Code of Conduct including the reporting of non-compliance. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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