Senior Pharmacist – Remote, Managed Care Programs

Pacer Group; California (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group in California is seeking a Pharmacist 3 to provide drug information expertise within the Pharmacy Services and Health Care Services teams. This remote position supports formulary management, prior authorization, and drug utilization reviews for quality and cost efficiency.

You will supervise staff, lead cost-reduction initiatives, and coordinate with pharmacists on contracts, program implementation, and claims issues.

Qualifications

• Requires California Pharmacist license.
• PharmD degree with clinical pharmacy experience.
• Extensive clinical pharmacy and managed care administration experience.
• Experience in a combination of functional and supervisory capacity.
• 5-7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for clinical drug use for team members.
• Manage staff relationships with pharmacies and networks to boost provider participation.
• Develop and manage cost-reduction programs.
• Promote pharmacy participation to strengthen company marketplace position.
• Manage relationships with pharmacists for contract interpretation, program implementation, and claims.
• Develop new pharmaceutical programs to provide quality service and cost savings.
• Provide pharmaceutical expertise for evaluating and implementing programs.
• Oversee department activities and set goals aligned with corporate objectives.
• Monitor progress and report on project milestones and outcomes.
• Provide training and guidance to team members; manage performance expectations.
• Provide technical support to less experienced staff.
• Oversee research activities and resolve complex issues as needed.
• Prepare annual operating budget and monitor costs for compliance.
• Direct supervision of employees per company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Education

PharmD

Clinical pharmacy experience

Managed care experience

Supervisory experience

5-7 years experience

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Pacer Group in California is seeking a Pharmacist 3 to provide drug information expertise within the Pharmacy Services and Health Care Services teams. This remote position supports formulary management, prior authorization, and drug utilization reviews for quality and cost efficiency.

You will supervise staff, lead cost-reduction initiatives, and coordinate with pharmacists on contracts, program implementation, and claims issues.