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Phoenix, Arizona · Remote OK

Clinical Pharmacist (Remote in Arizona or New Mexico)

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$102k-$184k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

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This Position Is Responsible For Performing Activities Associated With Administration And Management Of Pharmacy Programs Including But Not Limited To Assisting In The Development, Implementation And Maintenance Of A Disease State Formulary System. Utilization Management Programs. Specialty Pharmacy Management. Medication Therapy Management, Client Relationships And Support; And Development Of Innovative Clinical Programs.

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Job Requirements

  • Registered Pharmacist in the United States.
  • Experience using window based word processing, spreadsheet and relational database software.
  • Drug information skills.
  • Strong Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of practice guidelines or practice parameters; pharmacoeconomics; quality improvement processes and techniques.
  • Knowledge of medication use evaluation principles.
  • Ability to remain at a work station and perform computer entry for long periods of time, as required.
  • Skills to handle multiple priorities and manage communications professionally to achieve issue resolution with customers, employees, or management

Preferred Job Requirements

  • 3 years of experience within Pharmacy practice.
  • Additional certifications and residency experience.
  • Managed care and/or Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience.
  • MTM experience, specialty pharmacy, or government programs knowledge.
  • PharmD or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy with advanced clinical experience.
  • Current registered and unrestricted Pharmacist licensure in the state of residence.
  • Completion of a managed care rotation, residency, or relevant clinical program.
  • Experience working with Medicare Stars, MTM, or population-health pharmacy programs.
  • 3 or more years of clinical and/or managed care experience.
  • Knowledge of computer applications (Excel, PowerPoint), including pharmacy claims systems.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements with emphasis on Medicare.
  • Ability to travel up to 250 miles to support provider groups.
  • Work Hours are in the Central Standard Time Zone and must be willing to work in that Time Zone.
  • Strong Presentation and Communication skills

***This is a Clinical Optimization Pharmacy role.

The Clinical Optimization Pharmacist is responsible for daily clinical pharmacy activities within the Medicare program. This position supports the development and execution of initiatives that improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of drug therapy in coordination with ambulatory care providers and clinical teams.

The position requires limited regional travel (up to 250 miles) to support assigned provider groups.

Position requires 25% of travel

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This is a Remote/Work-From-Home role. Must have an active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the State of residence.

Must Reside in New Mexico or in Arizona

Sponsorship Is Not Available

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Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work.

From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting careers.hcsc.com.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

This position may be performed remotely from anywhere within the continental United States, excluding California, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

  • Base Pay Range
  • $102,000.00 - $184,300.00
  • Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Optimization Pharmacist manages daily clinical pharmacy activities within the Medicare program to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of drug therapy. This role involves developing and executing clinical initiatives while collaborating with ambulatory care providers and clinical teams.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Pharmacist in the United States with an active, unrestricted license in their state of residence. Preferred qualifications include 3 years of pharmacy practice experience, residency training, and knowledge of managed care or PBM environments.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medicare programsFormulary managementRegulatory complianceData analysis

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 48% have no call, 75% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Health Care Service holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 86/100, 5 active listings.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist (Remote in Arizona or New Mexico) at Health Care Service a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,275 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 16 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
6%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,275 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Health Care Service

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health and Wellness Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Pension Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program