Pharmacy Coordinator

Intermountain Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy support for members and develop cost-effective pharmaceutical programs. Candidates must have a PharmD and significant experience in managed care settings. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package promoting wellness. Ideal for professionals committed to enhancing pharmaceutical care for patients throughout their career.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with a PharmD.
• State license to practice pharmacy.
• At least 5 years of experience as a pharmacist in a managed care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy support for members.
• Develop innovative programs for cost-effective use of pharmaceuticals.
• Analyze pharmacy claims for cost-efficiency.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy support

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Research and writing skills

Education

PharmD

Job description

Identify and promote the changes needed to provide cost-effective quality pharmacy benefits to members. Responsible for providing clinical pharmaceutical support through physician/pharmacist/member education and for the provision of clinical pharmacy services to members and affiliated providers.

We are committed to offering flexible work options where approved and stated in the job posting. However, we are currently not considering candidates who reside or plan to reside in the following states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

Job Essentials

• Provides clinical pharmacy support for SelectHealth and affiliated members.
• Develops and implements innovative programs that promote the cost-effective and clinically appropriate use of pharmaceuticals.
• Analyzes pharmacy claims to identify areas of utilization aberrations and opportunities for cost-efficiencies.
• Provides support for the overall pharmaceutical care of patients.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of educational support programs for physicians.
• Evaluates success and justification of programs and initiatives. Evaluates need for new programs or initiatives.
• Researches, develops and promotes scientific and clinically appropriate recommendations to physicians. Communicates these recommendations to patients and pharmacists in appropriate language.
• Develops protocols for the use of drugs requiring prior-authorization.
• Responds to clinical inquiries in a professional and accurate manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with a PharmD.
• State license to practice pharmacy and dispense controlled substances.
• At least 5 years’ high-performance demonstrated experience as a pharmacist in a managed care setting OR 3 years’ experience plus board certification OR 3 years’ plus a residency program in managed care pharmacy.
• At least 4 publications in a peer reviewed journal OR 4 podium presentations at a professional conference OR a combination of both.
• Active participation in a professional managed care pharmacy organization, such as Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) as demonstrated by a leadership position or committee participation

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of Health Plan or PBM experience
• Two years of oncology experience
• Clinical residency, Pharm D degree, pharmacy experience in a managed care setting.
• Customer service experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated research, writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of medical expense management.
• Experience managing a pharmaceutical formulary and initiating therapeutic substitutions.
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.