Pharmacy Programs Manager, Managed Care Leader

Blue Shield of CA; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California in Oakland is seeking a Manager, Pharmacist to lead clinical pharmacy programs that improve member health and optimize costs. You will coordinate development, implementation, and assessment of pharma initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires California Pharmacist license and PharmD from an accredited U.S. school, plus 7 years in managed care and 2 years of people management.

Qualifications

• Active California RPh license required.
• PharmD from an accredited U.S. school required.
• 7 years of experience in a managed care setting.
• 2 years of people management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management, analytics, and critical thinking skills.
• Thorough clinical knowledge of therapeutic use of drugs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and assess pharmacy programs for members to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals and improve population health outcomes.
• Lead teams and manage program initiatives to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure members have access to essential medications and that therapies are cost effective.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Clinical pharmacology

Education

PharmD

California Pharmacist License (RPh)

Job description

Blue Shield of California in Oakland is seeking a Manager, Pharmacist to lead clinical pharmacy programs that improve member health and optimize costs. You will coordinate development, implementation, and assessment of pharma initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires California Pharmacist license and PharmD from an accredited U.S. school, plus 7 years in managed care and 2 years of people management.