Population Health Management Pharmacist

Elevance Health; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Population Health Management Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacist) to oversee clinical program quality and appropriate medication use for in-scope provider groups, supporting quality and cost goals.

The role is hybrid (in-office 1-2 days/week) with locations in Denver, CO and Las Vegas, NV. Requires active RPh license and PBM/managed care experience; salary ranges from $114,800 to $189,420 depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in Pharmacy.
• Minimum 2 years of managed care pharmacy (PBM) experience or residency.
• Active unrestricted state license to practice as a Pharmacist (RPh).
• For Puerto Rico associates, PR health and PR Law 300 certificates may be required.
• PharmD preferred; Medicare Star Part D experience a plus.
• Experience with Medicare and Commercial providers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Researches and synthesizes detailed clinical data to help providers meet cost and quality goals.
• Serves as clinical resource for DURs and therapeutic interventions.
• Prepares information for network physicians using provider tools including Excel.
• Evaluates pharmacy quality data and identifies strategies to optimize medication use and spending.
• Act as subject matter expert on pharmacy-related clinical measures for value-based care.
• Stay up to date on STAR and HEDIS measures and educate providers accordingly.

Skills

PBM experience

Managed care

Clinical data analysis

Education

BA/BS in Pharmacy

Residency in lieu of work experience

PharmD preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Population Health Management Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacist)

Location(s): Denver, CO, Las Vegas, NV

Anticipated Job Posting End Date: 09/24/2026

Hybrid: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

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 Population Health Management Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacist) oversees clinical program quality and appropriate medication use for in-scope provider groups to support quality and cost goals.

How you will make an impact:

• Researches and synthesizes detailed clinical data related to pharmaceuticals to assist contracted providers in achieving cost and quality goals.
• Serves as a clinical resource to other pharmacists and contracted providers in areas such as prospective, inpatient, and retrospective DURs and clinical support for therapeutic interventions.
• Prepares information for network physicians using data within provider tools including Excel.
• Evaluate pharmacy quality program data and work with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and implement strategies to optimize medication use and manage pharmacy spending effectively.
• During practice-level discussions, act as a subject matter expert in pharmacy-related clinical measures for value-based care agreements.
• Work to improve pharmacy quality by staying up to date on STAR and HEDIS measures.
• Provider education to support clinical pharmacy measures and reduce pharmacy costs.
• Build impactful relationships with providers to close the feedback loop between pharmacy and provider.
• Act as a pharmacy SME to internal and leadership teams.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires BA/BS in Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 2 years of managed care pharmacy (PBM) experience or residency in lieu of work experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Requires a registered pharmacist.
• Must possess an active unrestricted state license to practice pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh).
• For associates working within Puerto Rico who are member or patient facing either in a clinical setting or in the Best Transportation unit, a current PR health certificate and a current PR Law 300 certificate are required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences:

• PharmD preferred.
• Experience in medication use quality improvement programs, analyzing pharmacy spend and trends, and Medicare Star Part D measures strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Medicare and Commercial providers strongly preferred.
• PBM or Managed Care experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferred.

Unless expressly allowed by state or federal law, or regulation, must be located in a state or territory of the United States when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration and cannot be located on a US military base, vessel or any embassy located in or outside of the US, unless they are command-sanctioned activities.

For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $114,800- to $189,420.

Locations: Colorado, Nevada

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.

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 may contact [e-mail] for 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.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) .