Employee Benefit Pharmacy Consultant

USI Insurance Services; Indiana (PA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a client-facing pharmacy expert to enhance their employee benefits solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of clinical pharmacy experience, act as a resource for sales executives, and provide strategic plans tailored for clients' pharmacy benefits needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with internal teams, oversee contract negotiations, and stay updated on industry developments, ensuring proactive solutions aligned with client goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a clinical or specialized pharmacist.
• Experience with pharmacy benefit managers preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead client PBM RFP processes and market services.
• Provide recommendations based on contract audits.
• Educate team members about prescription drug benefits.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Critical Thinking

Detail-oriented

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Description:
Client-facing employee benefits position that independently analyzes prescription drug information. Deliver financial solutions for clients with self-funded medical plans. Assist USI Health and Welfare consultants in providing solutions that lower the cost of pharmacy benefits. Align Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) contracts with clients’ strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in prospecting activities with sales consultants as the pharmacy expert to articulate the USI pharmacy value proposition and solutions within the sales process. Includes participation in discovery meetings, capabilities presentations, and finalist meetings.
• Act as a resource for sales executives. Develop strategic plans and solutions for prospects and clients.
• Work closely with internal account management. Ensure strategic objectives of prospects and clients are clearly articulated and all deliverables provide proactive solutions aligned with these objectives.
• Lead client PBM RFP processes. Market services to carriers. Educate team members and clients about prescription drug benefits.
• Conduct contract audits and recommend improvements.
• Serve as subject matter expert on pharmacy solutions within USI proprietary database.
• Review formularies and specialty drugs for clients. Provide recommendations to meet client needs.
• Assist with negotiations with carriers and PBMs for preferred deals.
• Monitor new drug approvals and keep USI team informed.
• Oversee patient assistance programs for specialty medications and recommend partners and approaches.
• Develop and maintain carrier relationships.
• Support and guide new pharmacy team members as needed.
• Stay current with industry developments, new products, legislation, and technology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years experience as a clinical or specialized pharmacist. Experience with pharmacy benefit managers preferred.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills for complex tasks.

Location: Support for Mountain Central Region. Ideal candidate resides in Minnesota, near the largest office, or in MN, CO, KS, NE, UT for remote work.