Pharmacist *REMOTE in CA* Job at Amerit Consulting in San Francisco
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overview
Our client, a major PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Services) entity owned by 20 non-profit health plans serving >33 million members and benefits manager of government programs including Medicare and Medicaid, seeks an accomplished Pharmacist Job Title: Pharmacist Location: 100% Remote (Must reside in California) Duration: 6-month contract with potential extension Pay Rate: $50 – $55/hr (Depending on experience) Start Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 Schedule:
- Working Days: 5 days/week, coverage required Monday–Sunday
- Shift Times: Start times vary between 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Training: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (4 weeks, camera required)
Must-Have Requirements:
- PharmD; Registered Pharmacist in California (CA License required)
- Quiet, distraction-free home office
- Secure, hard-wired internet connection (LAN cable provided; Wi-Fi not permitted due to PHI regulations)
- Camera usage mandatory during training and meetings
Job Summary: The Pharmacist will perform prospective and retrospective drug utilization review and appeals in compliance with State and Federal regulations. This role involves distributing clinical drug information, educating providers and staff, and ensuring adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities:
- Provide prior-authorization services for formulary drugs
- Develop and implement programs to optimize pharmacy care
- Conduct drug utilization reviews and retrospective reimbursement assessments
- Make evidence-based medication regimen recommendations to providers
- Assist providers with accurate dispensing and billing
- Collaborate with clinical personnel on treatment guidelines and formulary management
- Ensure compliance with Federal/State laws and pharmacy standards of practice
- Maintain accurate pharmacy records
- Stay current with pharmacotherapy knowledge through continuing education and training
- Participate in mandatory on-call rotation as business needs require
- Handle inbound and outbound calls related to medication reviews, prior authorizations, product awareness, and patient care coordination
Qualifications:
- Education: PharmD
- Licensure: Current and valid California Pharmacist License (in good standing)
- Certifications: RPh or PharmD, State Licensure – Pharmacy
Recruiter Contact Info Sajag Bhardwaj [email protected] www.ameritconsulting.com I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you. Company Overview: Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward. Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job