Manager Pharmacy Specialty

Elevance Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Part-time Manager Pharmacy Specialty in Vancouver, WA to oversee daily specialty pharmacy operations and key accounts. In-person work is required at the posted location with occasional flexibility for virtual work as noted.

You will train staff, optimize workflow, and lead patient care across intake, provision and distribution of drugs. A PharmD or BA/BS in Pharmacy with at least 3 years of related experience and an active license are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS in Pharmacy or a PharmD and minimum of 3 years of related pharmacy experience; or any combination of education and experience providing an equivalent background.
• Active, valid, current unrestricted pharmacy license (RPH) for applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Trains and manages pharmacist and pharmacy technician staff in the provision of specialty pharmacy services.
• Maximizes the efficiency and productivity of the pharmacy and delivery operations.
• Provides leadership in ongoing management of patients throughout intake, care provision and distribution of drugs and supplies.
• Leads in-service and participates in professional conferences as the opportunity arises.
• Assists in the design, development and execution of clinical outcomes and accreditation programs.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.
• Supports billing and revenue cycle through timely management of back-end billing and front-end verification and authorization.

Skills

Staff training

Pharmacy supervision

Pharmacist leadership

Operations management

Education

Pharmacy degree (BA/BS or PharmD)

Job description

Shift: Part time, 20 hours (Benefits eligible), Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm PT

Location: Vancouver, WA, Some Fridays may be flexible for virtual work

Onsite: This role requires associates to work from the posted locations full-time, enabling consistent face-to-face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement. This policy promotes an environment built on in-person interaction, communication, and immediate support.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law

The Manager Pharmacy Specialty is responsible for oversight of the daily duties and responsibilities for the provision of specialty pharmacy services and management of key specialty pharmacy accounts for organization.

How you will make an impact:

• Trains and manager performance of pharmacist and pharmacy technician staff in the provision of specialty pharmacy services as it relates to patient services, physician account management and clinical expertise.
• Maximizes the efficiency and productivity of the pharmacy and delivery operations.
• Provides leadership in the ongoing management of patients throughout intake, care provision and distribution of drugs and supplies.
• Leads in-service and participates in professional conferences as the opportunity arises.
• Assists in the design, development and execution of clinical outcomes and accreditation programs.
• Identifies opportunities and weaknesses, collaboratively designs, and deploys effective solutions.
• Answers and initiates phone calls related to providing pharmaceutical care; documents all activities comprehensively and appropriately.
• Performs dispensing, delivery and inventory duties as needed; fulfills the duties of the patient care coordinator/pharmacy technician when required.
• Support billing and revenue cycle through timely management of back-end billing and front-end verification and authorization.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.
• Requires a BA/BS in Pharmacy or a PharmD and minimum of 3 years of related pharmacy experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Must possess an active, valid, current unrestricted pharmacy license (RPH) for applicable state or territory of the United States.

Preferred skills, capabilities, and experiences:

• PharmD preferred.
• Willingness to travel for training preferred.
• Additional licenses in Texas, Oregon, and/or Alaska preferred
• Willingness to obtain additional licensures within 90-days of employment preferred

For Paragon and Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $177,267.46 to $265,901.84 for full time (40 hours) or $88,633.73 to $132,950.92 for part time (20 hours)

Locations: Washington State

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as:

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources
• to name a few

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act