Clinical Pharmacist

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Job Summary

This Position Is Responsible For Performing Activities Associated With Administration And Management Of Pharmacy Programs Including But Not Limited To Assisting In The Development, Implementation And Maintenance Of A Disease State Formulary System. Utilization Management Programs. Specialty Pharmacy Management. Medication Therapy Management, Client Relationships And Support; And Development Of Innovative Clinical Programs.

Job Description

Develop and support recommendations related to formulary coverage, preferred products, tier placement, exclusions, formulary alternatives, and other drug-list strategies.

Monitor new-to-market drugs, pipeline therapies, new indications, generics, biosimilars, drug shortages, regulatory developments, and other pharmaceutical market changes.

Evaluate clinical, financial, regulatory, operational, and member considerations when assessing formulary strategies.

Analyze pharmacy utilization, drug spend, market trends, formulary performance, product conversion, and other data to identify opportunities and assess strategy performance.

Support formulary oversight including quality assurance of formularies, drug lists, formulary files, and related pharmacy benefit programs.

Monitor implemented strategies and identify utilization trends, financial opportunities, member impacts, operational issues, and opportunities for continued optimization.

• Participate in internal, client-initiated, regulatory, and cross-functional pharmacy projects.
• Research and respond to formulary-related questions and provide clinical expertise to internal stakeholders.

Develop and present clinical analyses, recommendations, reports, and educational materials to clinical and business audiences.

Maintain knowledge of pharmaceutical products, managed care pharmacy, regulatory requirements, industry trends, and emerging pharmacy strategies.

Job Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist in the United States.
• Experience using window based word processing, spreadsheet and relational database software.
• Drug information skills.
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of practice guidelines or practice parameters; pharmaco-economics; quality improvement processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of medication use evaluation principles.
• Ability to remain at a work station and perform computer entry for long periods of time, as required.
• Skills to handle multiple priorities and manage communications professionally to achieve issue resolution with customers, employees, or management

Preferred Job Requirements

• 3 years of experience within Pharmacy practice.
• Additional certifications and residency experience.
• Managed care and/or Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience.
• MTM experience, specialty pharmacy, or government programs knowledge.

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: requires 3 days in office; 2 days remote

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Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work.

From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting careers.hcsc.com.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

• Base Pay Range
• $102,000.00 - $184,300.00
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.