Use your pharmacy technician expertise to improve AI-powered prior authorization workflows by reviewing medication-related content, evaluating AI-generated responses, and supporting safer healthcare AI systems.
Pharmacist
Job description
Role Overview
Mercor is seeking licensed US Pharmacists to support the development of next-generation clinical AI systems. In this fully remote contract role, you will apply your clinical pharmacy expertise to improve AI-powered prior authorization workflows by answering medication-related clinical questions, reviewing AI-generated responses, and ensuring they meet the highest standards of clinical accuracy, safety, and evidence-based practice.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced pharmacists with strong knowledge of medication management, prescribing guidelines, and clinical decision-making who are interested in advancing healthcare AI.
Key Responsibilities
Review Clinical AI Responses
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for clinical accuracy, safety, clarity, completeness, and supporting evidence.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete responses.
- Provide structured annotations and detailed written feedback.
Answer Medication-Related Questions
- Respond to medication-related clinical questions using patient context, reference materials, and prescribing guidelines.
- Apply evidence-based clinical reasoning to support medication decisions.
- Ensure recommendations align with established clinical standards.
Support Quality and Patient Safety
- Identify and escalate cases involving insufficient evidence, conflicting guidance, ambiguous clinical information, or patient safety concerns.
- Apply project rubrics and quality standards consistently.
- Participate in calibration sessions and incorporate quality feedback.
Required Qualifications
- Active United States Pharmacist license (PharmD or equivalent).
- Strong experience with:
- Medication management
- Pharmacy workflows
- Clinical decision-making
- Excellent understanding of:
- Drug interactions
- Contraindications
- Prescribing guidelines
- Strong written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable following structured annotation and evaluation guidelines.
- Available to work 30–40 hours per week during the project.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with:
- Prior authorization
- Specialty pharmacy
- Managed care
- Medication access programs
- Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as:
- Epic
- Cerner
- Experience in:
- Clinical quality assurance
- AI evaluation
- Clinical content review
- Healthcare data annotation
- 340B programs
- Medication assistance programs
Compensation
- $70 per hour
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
Work Arrangement
- Fully Remote (United States)
- Independent Contractor
- Flexible schedule
- 30–40 hours per week
- Project-based engagement with opportunities for extension based on project needs and performance
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