Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex/Hybrid schedule

Job summary

HCSC is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to conduct clinical reviews to optimize drug therapy for health plan members across medical and pharmacy benefit channels. The pharmacist will use knowledge of member and client benefit design to inform therapy recommendations at individual or population levels.

The role includes management of pharmacy programs, MTM, data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in IL (and other listed states)
• Experience with medication therapy management (MTM) and MAP development
• Strong drug information skills and pharmacoeconomics awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication, multitasking and project management skills
• Familiarity with utilization/formulary management and PBM concepts

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical reviews to optimize drug therapy for health plan members.
• Inform drug therapy recommendations at individual or population levels.
• Administer pharmacy programs including MTM, MAP development, data analysis, and client relationships.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Communication

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Pharmacist IL/NM/TX/MT

Tools

MS Office

Pharmacy software

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

This position is responsible for conducting clinical reviews to optimize drug therapy for health plan members across medical and pharmacy benefit channels. The clinical pharmacist will utilize sound knowledge of member and/or client benefit design to inform drug therapy recommendations at an individual or population level. Administration and management of pharmacy programs in scope will include but not be limited to applying knowledge of utilization/formulary management programs, specialty pharmacy management, medication therapy management, data analysis, client relationships/support; and development of innovative clinical programs. The pharmacist will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team to advise plan members and providers in an effort to improve health outcomes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Pharmacist in the States of operation (NM, IL, TX, MT).
• 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; pharmacoeconomics; quality improvement processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of medication use evaluation principles.
• Ability to remain at a workstation 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

• Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD
• 3 years of experience within Pharmacy practice.
• Additional certifications and residency experience.
• Managed care and/or Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience.
• Experience with Medication Therapy Management (MTM) reviews, Medication Action Plans (MAP) development.
• Knowledge in Specialty Pharmacy, Government Programs, Utilization Management, Controlled Substance Initiatives.
• Pharmacy Informatics experience highly preferred.
• Assist in developing Medication Utilization Evaluations (MUE).
• Cost Savings (high dollar) and alternative drug therapy experience.
• Must be willing and able to work 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST Monday through Friday, 3 days in the office and up to 2 days from home.

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This role is a Flex/Hybrid schedule requiring working 3 days either in the Richardson, TX; Albuquerque, NM; Chicago, IL or Helena, MT Headquarters offices and up to 2 days working from home. Core Business hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST Monday – Friday.

Sponsorship is not available

Compensation: $102,000.00 - $184,300.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

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.

To learn more about available benefits, please click https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards