Pharmacist , Clinical Prior Authorization
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78201, USA
Listed on 2026-11-07
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Healthcare
Clinical Pharmacist
Company
Navitus
About UsNavitus
- Putting People First in Pharmacy
- Navitus was founded as an alternative to traditional pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) models. We are committed to removing cost from the drug supply chain to make medications more affordable for the people who need them.
At Navitus, our team members work in an environment that celebrates diversity, fosters creativity and encourages growth. We welcome new ideas and share a passion for excellent service to our customers and each other.
Current associates must use SSO login option at to be considered for internal opportunities.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable nondiscrimination regulations, including those related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.
Pay RangeUSD $ - USD $ /Yr.
STAR Bonus % (At Risk Maximum)10.00 - Pharm, Supvr, AsMgr, SrCSEII, Prg Mgr, Sr Prg Mgr , Sr Prod Mgr
Work Schedule Description (e.g. M-F 8am to 5pm)M-F 8am-5pm holidays, weekends, on-call
Remote Work NotificationATTENTION:
Navitus is only able to offer remote work to residents of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin.
Due to growth, we are adding a Pharmacist I, Clinical Prior Authorization to our team!
The Pharmacist I, Clinical Prior Authorization will be responsible for: performing Prior Authorizations; perform duties related to Drug Utilization Review including concurrent, retrospective, and prospective components; and support Customer Care with clinical calls requiring pharmacist intervention. The Pharmacist I, Clinical Prior Authorization is also responsible for interfacing with physicians, pharmacists, and specialty pharmacy providers with respect to beneficiaries’ benefits and therapeutic interventions, and reviewing/evaluating the health surveys and utilization data for program management and development.
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ResponsibilitiesHow do I make an impact on my team?
- Responsible for support and input to clinical programs such as:
Health Management, Drug Utilization Review, Formulary development, and Prior Authorization programs to encourage appropriate, high quality, cost effective drug therapy; and to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, accuracy, and appropriateness of the programs in place - Participate in the Coverage Determination (Certification, Prior Authorization, Medical Exception, Exception to Coverage, etc.) process be reviewing all requests which are not clearly approvable based on specified criteria (algorithms), making all coverage denial determinations, and identifying themselves by first name, title, and responsibility at Navitus in relation to drug utilization management program administration
- Continually monitor the quality and efficiency of the Coverage Determination process including coverage criteria, denial language, and communication with prescribers
- Provide input to clinical content of new programs and for maintenance of existing programs
- Complete all annual URAC training requirements
- Facilitation of communication and education to clients, members, and internal staff regarding clinical daily issues and objectives
- Provide support to operational departments on the implementation of various PBM programs and daily functioning in support of member/patient quality of care
- Responsible for supporting / providing clinical expertise related to formulary decisions made by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee
- May review health care survey data for Medicare Part D qualified participants and/or perform phone consultations with Med-D enrollees; aid in documentation of calls; designate enrollees for repeat interaction
- Other duties as assigned
What our team expects from you?
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm
D. Current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of residence, or the ability to gain reciprocity within 4 months, may be required based on state of residence laws or client…
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