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Prior Authorization Pharmacist

extra holidays - extra parental leave - fully flexible

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

108 - 142K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience as a pharmacist, Active, unrestricted pharmacist license, Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, Willingness to obtain additional state licensure.

Key responsabilities:

Review authorizations for drugs and appeals
Conduct peer-to-peer calls with prescribers
Participate in clinical quality audits
Provide team support for escalations
Ensure safe pharmaceutical use by members

Oscar Health Insurance Large https://www.hioscar.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Prior Authorization Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

As a Prior Authorization Pharmacist, you will be a reviewer of prior authorizations.

You will report to the Clinical Pharmacist Team Lead.

Work Location:

Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture and our mission.

If you live within commutable distance to our New York City office (in Hudson Square), our Tempe office (off the 101 at University Dr), or our Los Angeles office (in Marina Del Rey), you will be expected to come into the office at least two days each week. Otherwise, this is a remote / work-from-home role.

You must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Note, this list of states is subject to change. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role is: $108,000 - $141,750 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program)) and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

Review and render decisions on authorizations and appeals for specialty, non-specialty, and physician administered drugs
Conduct peer-to-peer calls with prescribers to discuss the clinical rationale of adverse determinations
Participate in clinical quality audits and inter-rater reliability testing
Provide internal team support for escalations and questions
Apply clinical expertise to ensure appropriate and safe use of pharmaceuticals by members and providers.
Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a licensed pharmacist
Active, unrestricted pharmacist license
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
Willingness to obtain licensure/training with new states

Bonus Points

3+ years of experience performing clinical review in a managed care setting and experience writing clinical criteria
Clinical experience applying clinical criteria in clinical review setting
Board Certification (i.e. BCPS, BCOP)
Residency training
Experience practicing pharmacy in a clinical setting (i.e. retail, hospital, specialty)

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At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.

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