Senior Consultative Pharmacist

humana; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Job summary

Humana seeks a Senior Consultative Pharmacist to collaborate with patients, pharmacies and providers to optimize medication therapy. You will educate members on medications, respond to questions, and resolve issues like prior authorizations and formulary alternatives while documenting interactions for continuity of care and compliance.

The role emphasizes delivering accurate, high-quality patient care in a remote, travel-friendly setting and requires a state license, a PharmD is preferred, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and active state license.
• Active license with the state Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to participate in Federal prescription programs.
• Ability to solve problems and encourage collaborative problem solving.
• Work ethic that is focused, accurate, and highly productive.
• Proficient with computers.
• Passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients, pharmacies and providers to optimize medication therapy.
• Educate members on proper use and purpose of medications.
• Respond to member questions regarding prescriptions, OTC meds, and health related to pharmacotherapy.
• Resolve medication-related issues such as prior authorization requirements and formulary alternatives.
• Accurately record member interactions and recommendations for continuity of care and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Pharmacist License

Problem solving

Collaborative problem solving

Computer proficiency

Strong work ethic

Patient care

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

PharmD

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

The Senior Consultative Pharmacist consults with patients, pharmacies and providers to provide patient care in the form of optimal medication therapy. The Senior Consultative Pharmacist work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

The Senior Consultative Pharmacist educates members about the proper use and purpose of their medications. They respond to members' questions via telephone and web chat regarding their prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and general health as it relates to pharmacotherapy. They encourage safe, accurate and timely usage of medications while resolving medication-related issues, such as prior authorization requirements, formulary alternatives, and medication access concerns. The Senior Consultative Pharmacist accurately records member interactions and recommendations to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Must have an active license with the Board of Pharmacy in the appropriate state.
• Ability to participate in Federal prescription programs
• Ability to solve problems and encourage others in collaborative problem solving
• Work ethic that is focused, accurate, and highly productive
• Proficient with computers
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD
• 3 plus years' experience in a high volume community pharmacy practice environment
• Bilingual Spanish

Additional Information

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

$115,200 - $158,400 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us

About CenterWell Pharmacy

CenterWell Pharmacy provides convenient, safe, reliable pharmacy services and is committed to excellence and quality. Through our home delivery and over-the-counter fulfillment services, specialty, and retail pharmacy locations, we provide customers simple, integrated solutions every time. We care for patients with chronic and complex illnesses, as well as offer personalized clinical and educational services to improve health outcomes and drive superior medication adherence.

About CenterWell, a Humana company

CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, se