Remote Clinical Pharmacist Specialist – Cost‑Effective Drug Therapy

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; New Mexico; Remote; USD 100,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

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Shift differentials (night/weekend)

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico seeks a clinical pharmacist to manage the PHP pharmacy benefit, overseeing prior authorization, formulary management, regulatory compliance, and industry relationships.

Collaborating with PMG and other providers, you will optimize prescribing, develop prescriber profiles using predictive modeling, support drug initiatives to reduce costs while preserving quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Pharmacy or licensed pharmacist with clinical experience.
• New Mexico Board of Pharmacy License required.
• Residency or equivalent with 3–5 years in clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist formulary development and P&T committee decisions.
• Review discharge regimens for duplications/interactions and make provider recommendations.
• Interact with pharmacist-run clinics to discuss polypharmacy and pharmacy benefits.
• Review PHP/paneled patient drug interactions and Preferred Drug List compliance.
• Consult with PHP providers to promote safe, cost-effective medication use.
• Provide provider education and recommendations on cost-effective prescribing.
• Provide feedback on drug utilization patterns to delegated physician groups.
• Deliver educational programs for members to improve knowledge, adherence and cost-effective therapy.
• Improve efficiency of the prior-authorization process.

Skills

Clinical consultations

Formulary management

Drug information

Education

PharmD or RPh

New Mexico Pharmacy License

Residency or board certification

3–5 years clinical experience

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico seeks a clinical pharmacist to manage the PHP pharmacy benefit, overseeing prior authorization, formulary management, regulatory compliance, and industry relationships.

Collaborating with PMG and other providers, you will optimize prescribing, develop prescriber profiles using predictive modeling, support drug initiatives to reduce costs while preserving quality patient care.