Mgr Pharmaceutical Care Mgmt

Health Care Service Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) savings plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation is seeking a senior Clinical Pharmacist leader to manage a team delivering medication therapy management and related clinical services for diverse accounts. The role emphasizes staff coaching, performance monitoring, and program optimization.

The position requires US pharmacist licensure, 3 years of management experience, and 5 years in pharmacy practice, with strong communication and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist in the United States.
• 3 years of management and/or leadership experience.
• 5 years of experience within Pharmacy practice.
• Experience using window based word processing, spreadsheet and relational database software.
• Drug information skills.
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of practice guidelines or practice parameters; pharmaco-economics; quality improvement processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of medication use evaluation principles.
• Ability to remain at a work station and perform computer entry for long periods of time.
• Leadership skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and manage communications professionally to achieve issue resolution with customers, employees, or management

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Clinical Pharmacists responsible for medication therapy management services across a diverse portfolio of accounts
• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring services are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with account requirements and clinical standards
• Segment and manage accounts by package type, aligning pharmacist staffing and priorities with each account’s specific needs and complexities
• Monitor operational performance, productivity, quality, and other key performance indicators
• Develop, implement, and optimize processes and workflow to support efficient and standardized operations
• Partner with clinical, client-facing, analytics, and operational team
• Support implementation and onboarding of new accounts including staffing, training, documentation, and performance monitoring
• Coach, develop, and evaluate Clinical Pharmacists, fostering accountability, consistency, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement across the team

Skills

Leadership experience

Verbal and written communication

Drug information skills

Pharmacist knowledge

Education

Registered Pharmacist license (US)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Relational databases

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading activities associated with administration and management of pharmacy programs including but not limited to assisting in the development, implementation, maintenance and promotion of a disease state formulary system; utilization management programs; specialty pharmacy management; medication therapy management, client relationships and support; and development of innovative clinical programs.

Job Description

• Lead and manage a team of Clinical Pharmacists responsible for medication therapy management services across a diverse portfolio of accounts
• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring services are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with account requirements and clinical standards
• Segment and manage accounts by package type, aligning pharmacist staffing and priorities with each account’s specific needs and complexities
• Monitor operational performance, productivity, quality, and other key performance indicators
• Develop, implement, and optimize processes and workflow to support efficient and standardized operations
• Partner with clinical, client-facing, analytics, and operational team
• Support implementation and onboarding of new accounts including staffing, training, documentation, and performance monitoring
• Coach, develop, and evaluate Clinical Pharmacists, fostering accountability, consistency, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement across the team

Job Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist in the United States.
• 3 years of management and/or leadership experience
• 5 years of experience within Pharmacy practice.
• Experience using window based word processing, spreadsheet and relational database software.
• Drug information skills.
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of practice guidelines or practice parameters; pharmaco-economics; quality improvement processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of medication use evaluation principles.
• Ability to remain at a work station and perform computer entry for long periods of time, as required.
• Leadership skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and manage communications professionally to achieve issue resolution with customers, employees, or management

Preferred Job Requirements

• Additional certifications and residency experience.
• Managed care and/or Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience.
• MTM experience, specialty pharmacy, or government programs knowledge.

Flex (Hybrid) role: requires 3 days in office; 2 days remote

Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards. The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan. Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• pension plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• plus other incentives

Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations. Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. All applications, including resumes, must be submitted through HCSC's Career website on-line application process.

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range $102,000.00 - $184,300.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Company Culture

For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.