Pharmacy Clinical Review Specialist I- Hybrid

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# Pharmacy Clinical Review Specialist I- Hybrid

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Remote)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Other
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Health Plan
- Pay: $20.00–$30.55 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-23T15:45:18.11Z

## Description

The Clinical Review Specialist will oversee administrative and system processes that relate to pharmacy prior authorizations. Manage the first line clinical review of prior authorization requests on behalf of physicians and ST Health Health Plan members. Collaborate with clinicians regarding supporting medical documentation in accordance with formulary guidelines. Manage the quality review of requested prior authorizations. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday 11:30am-8:00 pm, with a Saturday rotation monthly. Training schedule will be 8:30am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday. Equipment will be provided. As this position is remote, please understand that we do have the ability to have staff report to and work from our primary location, US Steel Tower as well.

**Responsibilities:**
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