Infusion Pharmacy Prior Authorization Pharmacy Manager

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston seeks a Pharmacy Manager to oversee infusion PA activities and medication therapy plan entry in Epic. You will lead a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure PA requests comply with guidelines.

The role requires 7 years progressive experience, 2 years in management, SC pharmacist licensure, and BLS certification; onsite, with focus on patient care and collaboration with providers and payers.

Qualifications

• 7 years progressive work experience in pharmacy, with 2 years in management.
• Active SC pharmacist licensure or licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) required.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians involved in prior authorization.
• Review and evaluate medication requests in Epic for guideline compliance.
• Collaborate with providers, payers, and pharmacy teams to streamline PA processes.
• Communicate with patients and health professionals to obtain necessary PA information.
• Make informed clinical decisions based on PA criteria and guidelines.

Skills

Prior Authorization

Pharmacy management

Epic

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Description Summary

Pharmacy manager position to join our infusion team to focus on Prior Authorization of infusion and clinic medications and entry of medication therapy plans in Epic. In this role, you will play a crucial part in oversight of a team of pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians, who will evaluate medication requests, ensuring adherence to guidelines, and facilitate the prior authorization process.

Job Description

• Direct oversight of pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians, including training and validation of team’s skillset to successfully complete the prior authorization process
• Review and evaluate medication requests in Epic to ensure compliance with established guidelines
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, payers, and pharmacy teams to facilitate the prior authorization process
• Communicate with patients and healthcare professionals to gather necessary information to successfully complete the prior authorization process
• Make informed decisions based on clinical knowledge and prior authorization criteria

Onsite position.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent. Work Experience: 7 years progressive work experience and 2 years management experience. State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position. Must have active SC pharmacist licensure upon hire or within 90 days of hire. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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