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Mesa, Arizona · Hybrid

Clinical Pharmacist - FEP/MQA (AZ Licensed)

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$105k-$176k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

The RPh Advisor supports the clinical operations of the Member Quality Assurance Commercial and Medicare Part D fraud, waste, and abuse program for a national client. The program's goal is to identify, prevent, and resolve inappropriate drug utilization, identify negative trends, refer potentially fraudulent activity to the MQA investigators, remain compliant with the Drug Management Program for CMS.

The RPh Advisor works with a diverse departmental staff which includes Professional Investigators, Data Analysts, and Clinical Assistants.

Responsibilities include clinical review of plan member profiles for FWA, managing the Overutilization Taper program, submission of specific cases to vendor for External Peer Review (EPR), assistance with program and system enhancements, securing client satisfaction and retention, and working cross functionally with client and internal partners to help identify and resolve FWA issues.

The RPh communicates directly with the client on a regular basis regarding status of program.

Candidate must be a licensed Pharmacist in the state of Arizona with the ability to work a hybrid (1 day/wk in office) role based out of the Phoenix, AZ office, with the ability to work remotely the remaining days.

Required Qualifications

This position requires excellent people skills and the ability to be innovative, proactive, resolve problems, exercise good judgement, and contribute to a team environment. Exceptional written and oral communications skills are needed to discuss clinical information with patients, providers, and team members.

  • 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • 2. Well organized with the ability to effectively prioritize work
  • 3. Customer focused
  • 4. Ownership and results driven
  • 5. Attention to detail

6. Proficient use Microsoft Office applications, e. g. Outlook, Excel, Word

  • 7. Ability to effectively work within a team
  • 8. Flexible in adapting to change
  • 9. Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, organize time and workload
  • 10. Skilled in identifying and solving issues and recommending process improvements
  • 11. Ability to work successfully in a deadline-oriented environment
  • 12. Must be able to communicate in a professional demeanor and maintain high confidentiality standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience supporting federal and/or state government clients.
  • Previous experience working on fraud, waste and abuse issues for clients.

Education

  • BS Pharmacy required
  • Pharm D preferred
  • Licensed Pharmacist in the State of AZ
  • Anticipated Weekly Hours
  • 40
  • Time Type
  • Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range for This Role Is

$105,000.00 - $176,000.00

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: 10/27/2026

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

Key Responsibilities

The RPh Advisor supports clinical operations for fraud, waste, and abuse programs by identifying inappropriate drug utilization and managing the Overutilization Taper program. They also communicate regularly with clients and collaborate with investigators and data analysts to resolve compliance issues.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Pharmacist in the state of Arizona with a BS in Pharmacy or a PharmD. The role requires excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and experience in clinical review or fraud, waste, and abuse programs.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data analysisProblem solvingTime managementTeam collaborationCustomer focus

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 43 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 56% have no call, 63% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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