Clinical Pharmacist

Hawaii Medical Service Association; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Hawaii Medical Service Association seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to apply clinical expertise in formulary management, utilization management, policy implementation, and trend management within HMSA’s pharmacy program. You will collaborate with Clinical Manager, Data Analysts, and Operations to translate clinical strategies into practical recommendations.

Requirements include a pharmacy degree with at least two years of pharmacist experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required.
• At least two years of pharmacist experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of health care industry trends and basic statistics.
• Proficient in data collection, analysis and interpretation; able to translate data to actions.

Responsibilities

• Support formulary management, utilization management, and clinical policy programs.
• Evaluate clinical implications of program changes and emerging utilization trends.
• Maintain alignment between clinical strategy and business needs; identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Develop and refine clinical policies and coverage criteria; communicate recommendations.
• Collaborate with Data Analysts and cross-functional teams; assist regulatory and compliance activities.

Skills

2 years pharmacist experience

Oral & written communication

Healthcare industry knowledge

Statistics knowledge

Data collection & interpretation

Education

Pharmacy degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

**Hybrid Work Environment - Must reside in Hawaii**

Pay Range: $99,500 - $206,500, position is eligible for an incentive bonus

Note: Individuals typically begin between the minimum to middle of the pay range

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for applying clinical expertise to support formulary management, utilization management programs, clinical policy implementation, and trend management activities within an assigned line of business. The role evaluates clinical opportunities, medication utilization patterns, emerging therapies, and pharmacy program performance to support clinically appropriate and financially responsible decision making.

Working closely with the Clinical Manager, Trend Management Pharmacists, Data Analysts, and operational stakeholders including the Operations Pharmacist, the Clinical Pharmacist serves as the primary line-of-business clinical resource within the pharmacy program. The role helps ensure HMSA's pharmacy strategies are effectively translated into practical, clinically sound recommendations and program enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree and two years of experience as a pharmacist; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of health care industry trends.
• Knowledge of basic relevant statistical analyses.
• Proficiency in issues identification and data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Proficiency in development and execution of operational process flows.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical Program Support
  
  • Support implementation and ongoing management of formulary, utilization management, and clinical policy programs within an assigned line of business.
  • Evaluate clinical implications of pharmacy program changes and emerging utilization trends.
  • Maintain alignment between clinical strategy and line-of-business needs.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities to improve clinical and financial outcomes.
• Formulary & Utilization Management Activities
  
  • Conduct clinical reviews of medications, therapeutic classes, and utilization patterns.
  • Formulary evaluations and clinical recommendation development.
  • Evaluate utilization management programs and identify opportunities for refinement.
  • Development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical policies and coverage criteria.
• Clinical Evaluation & Trend Management
  
  • Review pharmacy utilization data, emerging trends, and clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for intervention.
  • Evaluate the clinical impact of new therapies, utilization patterns, and pharmacy initiatives.
  • Development of recommendations designed to improve member outcomes and manage pharmacy trend.
  • Collaborate with Data Analysts to interpret findings and evaluate potential opportunities.
• Operational & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  
  • Partner with Pharmacy Operations to support operational implementation of clinical decisions and policy updates.
  • Collaborate with Pharmacy Solutions on strategic initiatives and readiness planning.
  • Support Pharmacy Performance with clinical interpretation of PBM programs, formulary changes, and utilization management performance.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for internal stakeholders and external vendor partners.
• Governance & Clinical Consultation
  
  • Support preparation of materials and recommendations for Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee activities.
  • Provide clinical consultation regarding formulary, utilization management, and pharmacy program questions.
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives requiring pharmacy clinical expertise.
  • Assist with regulatory, accreditation, and compliance activities impacting pharmacy clinical programs.
• Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.

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