Pharmacist, Advisor (Remote)
Listed compensation
$91k-$130k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
It takes great medical minds to create powerful solutions that solve some of healthcare’s most complex challenges. Join us and put your expertise to work in ways you never imagined possible. We know you’ve honed your career in a fast-moving medical environment.
While Gainwell operates with a sense of urgency, you’ll have the opportunity to work more flexible hours. And working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work-life balance, continuous learning, and career development.
Summary
As a Pharmacist Advisor at Gainwell, you will provide clinical expertise and strategic guidance to support pharmacy programs, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication management solutions.
This role is responsible for advising on clinical policies, drug utilization, and pharmacy operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance program performance and patient outcomes. You will play a key role in aligning pharmacy strategies with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.
In addition to prior authorization activities, this role will support state meetings and assist with state-required deliverables related to account operations. This position provides broader clinical and operational support and is not solely focused on prior authorization responsibilities. Your role in our mission
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including Medicaid requirements
Conduct clinical evaluations of medication therapy, including prior authorization reviews and drug utilization assessments
Perform peer-to-peer consultations with providers and support prescriber outreach for identified clinical interventions
Provide clinical guidance to call center teams and support pharmacy-related inquiries and escalations
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, program optimization, and development of best practices
What We're Looking For
- 2-4 years of clinical pharmacy experience required
- Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy programs, drug utilization review, and regulatory requirements
- Experience with Medicaid/Medicare pharmacy programs or PBM environments preferred
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- What you should expect in this role
- Remote-based role within the United States with flexibility to support client and business needs
- Work schedule: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM CST for PA coverage
- Travel: 0-10%
Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2026.
The pay range for this position is $90,900.00 - $129,900.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell.
You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance.
We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.
Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The Pharmacist Advisor provides clinical expertise and strategic guidance to support pharmacy programs, ensuring safe and compliant medication management. Responsibilities include conducting prior authorization reviews, performing peer-to-peer consultations, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must have 2-4 years of clinical pharmacy experience and a strong understanding of drug utilization review and regulatory requirements. Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, or PBM environments is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 53% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Gainwell Technologies holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 88/100, 14 active listings.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$110k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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