Infusion Pharmacy Prior Authorization Pharmacy Manager

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Pharmacy manager to oversee the infusion team focused on Prior Authorization of infusion and clinic medications, including entry of medication therapy plans in Epic. You will lead a team of pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians to evaluate requests, ensure guideline adherence, and streamline the prior authorization process.

The role requires 7 years of progressive pharmacy experience with 2 years in management, active SC pharmacist

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or equivalent required.
• 7+ years progressive pharmacy experience with 2+ years in management.
• Active SC pharmacist licensure; BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Oversee pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians and validate their skills.
• Review and evaluate medication requests in Epic to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, payers, and pharmacy teams to facilitate the prior authorization process.
• Communicate with patients and healthcare professionals to gather information for successful prior authorization.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Clinical knowledge

Pharmacy operations

Prior authorization

Formation

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Outils

Epic

Description du poste

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

Direct Oversight

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.

Licensure and Certification

• 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.

Salary and Working Hours

Pay Grade Health-35

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Employment Verification

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Career Opportunities

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.