Clinical Review Pharmacist
Listed compensation
Compensation Range: $120,000 - $140,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
FIND YOUR FUTURE We're excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration. Overview The Clinical Review Pharmacist shall assist the Supervising Pharmacist, Prior Authorizations in formulary management including, but not limited to: overseeing the prior authorization process, utilization review reporting, pharmacy and therapeutics committee activities, communication with physicians and pharmacists, administration of appeals and grievances, and communication with staff on departmental policies and procedures. On call duties are a requirement of the job.
- ability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Click here for additional EEO/AAP or Reasonable Accommodation information. Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub app. The Independent Health Family of Companies, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, serves nearly 400,000 members and provides innovative health care products and benefits designed to engage consumers in their health and well-being. Established in 1980, our comprehensive portfolio includes Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, Reliance Rx, Nova Healthcare Administrators, Care for You and the Independent Health Foundation. Our culture sets us apart. Our core values drive who we are and the work we do. As a member of our family, you’re part of something special, in your work and in the community. We understand and appreciate that everyone has unique experiences, perspectives and identities which is why we pledge to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. We are here to continue learning and to generate important dialog. We are committed to doing what matters most - reaching out, working together, and caring for our community. A healthy community benefits everyone who lives in it. You too can be part of making difference in the lives of others, together we achieve so much more. Please click here to view our Community Reports. Apply today and join us on the journey to a happier, healthier, and more inclusive community. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. An applicant for employment in need of an accommodation to participate in the application and recruitment process should contact Human Resources at: accommodations@independenthealth. com or Human Resources, 511 Farber Lakes Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221. Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Review Pharmacist assists with formulary management, including overseeing prior authorizations, utilization reviews, and pharmacy committee activities. The role also involves managing appeals and grievances while maintaining clear communication with healthcare professionals and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid New York pharmacy license with at least five years of experience. Strong clinical knowledge, proficiency in pharmacy computer systems, and excellent communication skills are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 46 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 41% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Review Pharmacist at Independent Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,775 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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