Pharmacist | $70/hr Remote
Listing checked September 12, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Overview
Mercor seeks licensed US pharmacists to support an AI research lab that builds clinical decision-support tools. You will answer medication-related questions and audit AI-generated responses for clinical accuracy, safety, clarity, completeness, and evidence support. The project centers on prior authorization workflows, with topics such as dosing, contraindications, drug interactions, treatment history, and supporting documentation. Work runs 30 to 40 hours per week, and the team uses structured rubrics and calibration sessions to keep reviews aligned.
What You'll Do6
- 1Answer medication questions using patient context, source documents, and prescribing labels.
- 2Review AI responses for clinical accuracy, safety, clarity, completeness, and evidence support.
- 3Correct incomplete or wrong answers and add structured annotations plus written feedback.
- 4Flag cases that involve weak evidence, conflicting guidance, unclear context, or patient safety risk.
- 5Apply project rubrics and quality standards during calibration and feedback sessions.
- 6Cover topics such as indications, dosing, contraindications, drug interactions, treatment history, prior authorization criteria, and clinical documentation.
Requirements12
- 1Active US pharmacist license (PharmD or equivalent).
- 2Background with medications, pharmacy workflows, and clinical decision-making.
- 3Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, and prescribing guidelines.
- 4Strong written communication and attention to detail.
- 5Comfort with structured annotation guidelines.
- 6Availability for 30 to 40 hours per week during the project.
- 7Prior authorization or specialty pharmacy experience.
- 8Managed care or medication access work.
- 9Familiarity with Epic, Cerner, or other EHR systems.
- 10Clinical quality assurance experience.
- 11AI evaluation, clinical content review, or healthcare data annotation.
- 12340B or medication assistance program experience.
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates hold an active US pharmacist license and bring direct experience with medication questions, drug interactions, and prior authorization criteria. People who have worked in specialty pharmacy, managed care, or EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner will fit this project well. The role will not suit pharmacists who dislike structured annotation work or written explanations of their clinical reasoning. Candidates often lose fit points when they cannot name specific prior authorization or medication access work, or when their sample responses lack evidence references and patient context. Availability for 30 to 40 hours per week also matters.
Salary Insight
The role pays $70.00 per hour. That rate sits above many standard pharmacist wages and matches the specialized clinical review and annotation work tied to an AI research project.
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