Infusion Pharmacy Prior Authorization Pharmacy Manager

musc; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Manager to join the infusion team, overseeing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the prior authorization of infusion and clinic medications. The role includes evaluating requests in Epic, ensuring guideline adherence, and coordinating with healthcare providers and payers to streamline the prior authorization process.

The position is onsite and requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 7 years of progressive experience and 2 years in management,

Qualifications

• 7 years progressive work experience in pharmacy operations
• 2 years management experience required
• State licensure as a pharmacist required
• Current BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians; train and validate team's skills to complete prior authorization
• Review and evaluate medication requests in Epic for guideline compliance
• Collaborate with providers, payers and pharmacy teams to facilitate prior authorization
• Communicate with patients and healthcare professionals to gather information for prior authorization
• Make informed decisions based on clinical knowledge and prior authorization criteria

Skills

Team leadership

Prior Authorization

Clinical decision-making

Epic system

Provider communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000605 CHS - Pharmacy - Ambulatory (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-35

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

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

Additional Job Description

• 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

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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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