Clinical Pharmacist (Hybrid) – Data-Driven Benefit Strategy

Premera Blue Cross; Mountlake Terrace (WA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Subsidized on-campus cafes

Commuter perks

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Premera Blue Cross in the United States is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to serve as a strategic partner, guiding clients through cost and utilization trends and MTM opportunities. This role translates pharmacy data into actionable recommendations and collaborates with clients, account teams, and internal pharmacy experts to optimize benefits and affordability.

This hybrid role requires a licensed pharmacist with 2 years of experience and familiarity with managed care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist Degree (Required)
• Active US Pharmacist license in good standing (Required)
• Two (2) years’ experience as a pharmacist or completing clinical pharmacy training (Required)
• An advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, MBA, MHA, MPH or equivalent experience) (Preferred)
• Experience in managed care setting (Preferred)
• Experience in retail pharmacy environment (Preferred)
• Experience in delivering MTM services directly to patients (Preferred)
• Experience in managed care setting for one year or more (Preferred)
• Knowledge of MTM services core elements (Preferred)
• Knowledge of drug utilization management tactics incl. formulary development (Preferred)
• Knowledge of drug information procedures and reference sourcing (Preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects (Preferred)
• Strong organizational and planning skills (Preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication (Preferred)
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills (Preferred)
• Independence with teamwork abilities (Preferred)
• MS Office proficiency (Preferred)
• Familiarity with local/regional healthcare issues (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a pharmacy subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and present pharmacy reporting to clients and teams
• Understand client benefit setups and identify gaps and opportunities
• Provide pharmacy RFP sales support
• Monitor market trends and drug pipelines and advise on strategies
• Collaborate in strategy development with stakeholders
• Offer thought leadership on affordability, quality, and member experience
• Communicate pharmacy topics to varied audiences

Skills

Pharmacist Degree

Active US Pharmacist license

2 years clinical pharmacy experience

Managed care experience

MTM services experience

Analytical and PC skills

Effective communication

Education

Pharmacist Doctorate (PharmD) or equivalent

Job description

Premera Blue Cross in the United States is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to serve as a strategic partner, guiding clients through cost and utilization trends and MTM opportunities. This role translates pharmacy data into actionable recommendations and collaborates with clients, account teams, and internal pharmacy experts to optimize benefits and affordability.

This hybrid role requires a licensed pharmacist with 2 years of experience and familiarity with managed care.