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Viva Health lists this Clinical Pharmacist, Coverage Determination opportunity in birmingham, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Clinical Pharmacist, Coverage Determination
Job Category : Pharmacy
Requisition Number : CLINI
Posted : September 17, 2026
Full-Time
Locations
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Bham-Corporate Office
Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Description
Clinical Pharmacist, Coverage Determination
Location: Birmingham, AL
Job Description
The Coverage Determination Pharmacist will provide leadership at the health plan regarding clinical pharmacy decisions and programs. This position will serve as a clinical reviewer for the Plan’s Commercial (employer groups) and Medicare Part D Coverage Determinations.
Why VIVA HEALTH?
VIVA HEALTH, part of the renowned University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System, is a health maintenance organization providing quality, accessible health care. Our employees are a part of the communities they serve and proudly partner with members on their healthcare journeys.
VIVA HEALTH has been recognized by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a high-performing health plan and has been repeatedly ranked as one of the nation's Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare.
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
401(k) Savings Plan with company match and immediate vesting
Paid Time Off (PTO)
9 Paid Holidays annually plus a Floating Holiday to use as you choose
Tuition Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Community Service Time Off
Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
Employee Wellness Program
Training and Development Programs to develop new skills and reach career goals
Perform Coverage Determination reviews (prior authorizations, formulary exceptions, etc.) for both Medicare and Commercial lines of business. Reviews will be completed in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
Research individual cases and render decisions with Pharmacy department leaders or Medical Director input as needed.
Assist in maintaining criteria for pharmacy related coverage determinations, exception requests, complaints, and appeals, and ensure criteria and decisions are properly communicated and applied.
Assist department management in the development and maintenance of coverage determination decision trees.
Assist in ensuring processes are carried out in accordance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other regulatory requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Registered Pharmacist (Rph) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the State of Alabama
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good computer skills including Microsoft suite of products
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5 years’ experience in Medicare Advantage Coverage Determinations, health plan, or pharmacy benefits management
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
Who can apply
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