Prior Authorization Pharmacist – Oregon Medicaid
Location
Virginia + 1 moreAll locations: Virginia | West Virginia
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$85K - $121.4K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Prior Authorization Pharmacist – Oregon Medicaid
Gainwell Technologies
• Review prior authorization requests from medical professionals • Support peer‑to‑peer discussions with providers • Collaborate on consultation scripting • Serve as a resource for pharmacy‑related questions • Contribute to program improvements
Job Requirements
- PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy
- Registered Pharmacist with unrestricted state licensure
- Four years of experience in clinical pharmacy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly skilled with Microsoft Office products
Benefits
- Health benefits
- 401(k) employer match
- Flexible vacation policy
- Educational assistance
- Leadership and technical development academies
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