Manager Pharmacy Specialty - Paragon

elevancehealth; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Manager Pharmacy Specialty for Paragon in Plano, TX. This full-time role oversees specialty pharmacy services, pharmacy staff, and operations across patient intake, care provision, and medication distribution.

Qualifications include a PharmD or BA/BS in Pharmacy with 3+ years of related experience and an active pharmacist license. TB testing is required for Paragon and Carelon units, with PharmD preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in Pharmacy or PharmD with ≥3 years of related pharmacy experience.
• Active, valid, unrestricted pharmacy license (RPH) for the applicable US state.
• TB test required for Paragon and Carelon Health units.
• PharmD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains and manages pharmacist and pharmacy technician staff in specialty pharmacy services.
• Maximizes efficiency and productivity of pharmacy and delivery operations.
• Provides leadership in patient intake, care provision and distribution of drugs and supplies.
• Leads in-service and participates in professional conferences.
• Assists in design and execution of clinical outcomes and accreditation programs.
• Identifies opportunities and designs solutions to improve operations.
• Handles phone inquiries related to pharmaceutical care and documents activities.
• Performs dispensing, delivery and inventory duties as needed; supports patient care coordinator/tech duties.
• Supports billing and revenue cycle through backend and front-end processes.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels and evaluates direct reports.

Education

BA/BS in Pharmacy or PharmD

PharmD preferred

Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2026-09-30

Position Title:

Manager Pharmacy Specialty - Paragon

Job Description:

Manager Pharmacy Specialty (US)

Location

3033 W President George Bush Hwy, Ste 100, Plano, TX, 75075

Shift

Full time

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.

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Paragon Healthcare brings over 20 years in providing life-saving and life-giving infusible and injectable drug therapies through our specialty pharmacies, our infusion centers, and the home setting.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• PharmD preferred.

Job Level:

Manager

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

MED > Licensed/Registered Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

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, and 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 and 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 should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. 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.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.