Clinical Pharmacist - Aetna Medicaid Prior Authorization (AZ or TX Licensed)

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Position Summary
Ready to take your clinical skills to the next level? Check out this outstanding opportunity for a Medicaid Prior Authorization Pharmacist with Aetna!


This is a Clinical Pharmacist position supporting Medicaid
Prior Authorization.

An active TX or AZ pharmacist license that is in good standing is required. New hire is required to obtain the secondary license (AZ or TX) within 90 days of hire.

We are hiring for the 10:30 am - 7:00 pm CST shift (post training).
The training schedule is: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm CST.
You will be required to work one Saturday every 4-6 weeks and occasional holidays.

This is a fully remote position open to qualified candidates within the United States who currently hold active, unrestricted TX or AZ pharmacist licensure.


Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted TX and/or AZ pharmacist license

- New hire is required to obtain the secondary license (AZ or TX) within 90 days of hire.

- Demonstrated experience with clinical decision-making while applying evidence-based clinical guidelines/criteria; utilizing formularies/preferred drug lists.

- Experience working in a high production, remote team environment

- 3+ years experience working as a pharmacist or completion of PGY1 managed care residency, including prior authorization experience

- Demonstrated understanding of clinical program components, formulary designs, and prescription benefit trends


Preferred Qualifications
- Medicaid or Medicare experience

- Medicaid prior authorization experience

- Experience reviewing medical records, clinical literature, and composing SOAP notes

Education

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$94,500.00 - $193,600.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.


Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/27/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.


Remote

Skills:
Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Support, Establish Priorities, Formulary, Geography, Healthcare, Incentive Programs, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medical Records, Medicare, Pharmacy, Preferred Drug List, SOAP Notes, Safety/Work Safety


CVS Health


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Company Size:
10,000 employees or more


Industry:
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals


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