Staff Utilization Management Clinical Pharmacist

Humana
Springfield, IL

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Staff Utilization Management Pharmacist is a clinical expert responsible for conducting medical necessity and comprehensive medication reviews for prescriptions requiring prior authorization. This role involves evaluating complex clinical scenarios and applying evidence-based criteria to ensure appropriate medication use. The pharmacist addresses moderately complex to complex issues that require critical thinking and in-depth analysis of variable factors.

Earn a $5,000 hiring bonus! Bonus is paid after 180 days of employment; you must be employed until that date to be eligible to receive the payment."

Location: Remote - United States

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 10:30 AM and 11:00 PM EST OR

  • 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, between 10:30 AM and 11:00 PM EST

  • Required to work every 5th Saturday

  • Required to work 1 company holiday per calendar year

Job Description:

The Staff Utilization Management Pharmacist is a clinical professional responsible for conducting comprehensive reviews of medication care plans. This includes evaluating medical necessity, analyzing overall utilization, and identifying unusual usage patterns. The pharmacist may intervene and provide clinical guidance to patients and providers to support cost-effective medication use and promote high-quality patient outcomes.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited college of pharmacy

  • Active pharmacist license in the state of residence

  • Eligibility to participate in federal prescription programs (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid)

  • Self-directed with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to foster collaborative solutions

  • High attention to detail with a strong work ethic focused on accuracy and productivity

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Proficiency with computer systems, including but not limited to:

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Clinical decision support tools (e.g., Micromedex, Lexicomp)

  • Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) platforms

  • Electronic health records (EHRs)

  • Passion for contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving the consumer experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in managed care pharmacy, particularly in utilization management review

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Additional Information:

Interview Format : As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

WAH Requirements:

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested

Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership

Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

SSN Statement:

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [email protected] with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$104,000 - $143,000 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 01-15-2026

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our

Posted 2026-01-18

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