Clinical Pharmacist – Part-Time

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

. Reports to and operates under the direction of Pharmacy Leadership .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $89 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy practice, including drug utilization review and cost containment strategies, while providing leadership in pharmacy reimbursement and claims processing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting policies and making informed decisions.

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Pharmacy Practice ExperienceManaged Pharmacy CareDrug Utilization ReviewOral & Written CommunicationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Drug Utilization ReviewPharmacy Cost Containment StrategiesPharmacy ReimbursementClaims ProcessingPrior Authorization ProgramData AnalysisMedical Criteria DraftingCritical ThinkingReport PreparationPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in PharmacyActive Pharmacy License

Industry Keywords

Managed CarePharmacy OperationsClinical KnowledgeEnterprise PharmacyPharmacy Vendor Selection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reports to and operates under the direction of Pharmacy Leadership
Works cooperatively and sometimes independently with medical directors and enterprise personnel
Assists in development of and supervises the drug utilization and prior authorization review program
Contributes to and supports Enterprise-wide undertakings and commitments
Develops and manages pharmacy cost containment strategies
Develops and implements pharmacy cost containment strategies tailored to the enterprise, specific regions, and large accounts
Drafts medical criteria and supports the enterprise prior authorization program
Prepares and presents reports, data, and analyses on utilization and cost trends
Provides leadership and advice on pharmacy reimbursement, claims processing policies and procedures, and pharmacy vendor selection
Serves as a corporate pharmacy resource to medical management, operations, and sales staffs
Serves as a liaison to pharmacists, professional pharmacy organizations, internal committees, case management, medical management, and other providers
Uses clinical knowledge and independent critical thinking to interpret criteria, policies, and procedures and make determinations on prior approval and retrospective reviews
Works with clinical and operations staff of pharmacy program vendors to ensure satisfactory service for members and providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy
Holds an active and current, unrestricted license in pharmacy in the state(s) where job duties are performed required
Minimum three (3) years' pharmacy practice experience
Minimum three (3) years' experience in managed pharmacy care and drug utilization review preferred
Oral & Written Communication
Presentation
Organizational
Analytical
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Work from home within Arkansas, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, North Dakota, or Minnesota
This position may require up to or around 24 hours a week