Clinical Consultant Associate

Teacher Retirement System of Texas; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas in Austin is seeking a Clinical Consultant Associate for a full-time, temporary role. You will support TRS Health’s clinical initiatives, review pharmacy programs, analyze cost drivers, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to improve program effectiveness.

The fellowship is aimed at recent pharmacy graduates. Target start date is January 2027, with opportunities to learn and contribute within a supportive, mission-driven health division.

Formación

• PharmD degree awarded within the last 12 months.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of health plan operations and healthcare concepts.
• Able to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in tracking and documenting pharmacy benefit decisions and changes.
• Assist in evaluating clinical programs impacting cost, quality and outcomes.
• Support coordination with vendors and data materials for reviews.
• Identify errors or inefficiencies in clinical workflows and document outcomes.
• Analyze pharmacy trends and utilization patterns to inform decisions.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Detail oriented

Communication

MS Office

Educación

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Consultant Associate

Requisition ID: req1466
Employment Type: Unclassified Temporary Full-Time (UFP)
Division: Health
Compensation: $62,113.00 - 81,522.00, Annual Salary
Job Closing: 11/13/2026, 11:59pm CT
Location: TRS Headquarters Building 2
1900 Aldrich Street
Austin, Texas, 78723
United States

WHO WE ARE:

With the Health & Insurance Benefits Division, you’ll be joining a passionate team of self-motivated change agents united by our mission: driving to design the delivery of high-quality healthcare for nearly three-quarters of a million active and retired Texas public educators.

The healthcare industry is complex and we’re a team of problem-solvers who are up for the challenge. With a focus on innovation and collaboration to catalyze the market, we spend nearly $4 billion annually on healthcare to make a difference in our members’ lives. With a career at TRS, you’ll be empowered through a culture of continuous learning, front-line decision-making, coaching and mentorship to shape the future of our work, while transforming healthcare delivery for 1 in 41 Texans.

Fellowship Program Position:

This Fellowship Program position is a full-time, temporary, limited term assignment not to exceed three years from the date of hire. It is intended for individuals that have graduated with a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university within the last 12 months.

The Clinical Consultant Associate will support TRS Health’s clinical initiatives focused on costmanagement, pharmacy strategy, and clinical program effectiveness. The incumbent will assist in reviewing clinical programs, identifying cost and quality improvement opportunities, supporting pharmacy related strategies, and ensuring accuracy in clinical processes. This position will proactively work with Health division staff and agency employees.

Target start date in January 2027.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Clinical Program Support & Analysis

• Assist in tracking and documenting pharmacy benefit decisions and changes.
• Assists in evaluating clinical programs and initiatives that impact health plan cost, quality, and outcomes.
• Supports clinical redirection efforts and care optimization strategies.
• Helps identify potential errors, inefficiencies, or improvement opportunities in clinical workflows.
• Assists in analyzing pharmacy trends, including review of utilization patterns and cost drivers.
• Supports documentation and coordination of pharmacy-related initiatives.

Vendor Coordination & Operation Support

• Supports the Health communication team and coordination with vendors and consulting partners.
• Assists in preparing and organizing clinical data and materials for review.
• Helps ensure timely and accurate updates to benefit and programdocumentation.
• Support coordination of member escalations by gathering data and documenting outcomes.

Fellowship Program

• Participates in trainings and projects related to the TRS Fellowship Program including webinars, quarterly check-ins, classes or other learning activities, book group, projects and the mentoring program.
• Meets TRS Fellowship Program deadlines and goals for completion of trainings in deliverables in a timely manner.
• Performs related work as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college or university awarded within the last 12months.

Required Experience

• None

Knowledge of

• Basic healthcare concepts and health plan operations.
• Medical and pharmaceutical programs (introductory level).
• Applicable healthcare regulations and compliance concept.

Skill in

• Analyzing data and identifying trends or inconsistencies.
• Completing detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Communicating clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Using Microsoft Office and basic data tools.

Ability to

• Learn clinical, pharmacy, and health plan concepts quickly.
• Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Follow established processes and elevate issues as needed.