Specialty Pharmacy Manager — Patient Care & Ops

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Manager Pharmacy Specialty (US) to oversee daily specialty pharmacy operations at Paragon Healthcare in Plano, TX. This role focuses on patient services, physician account management and clinical leadership within a high-volume setting.

The candidate will train pharmacists and technicians, drive efficiency in delivery and billing processes, and contribute to accreditation programs while leading a team of professionals. A PharmD or BA/BS and state license are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS in Pharmacy or a PharmD and minimum of 3 years of related pharmacy experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Must possess an active, valid, current unrestricted pharmacy license (RPH) for applicable state or territory of the United States.
• For Paragon and Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Trains and manager performance of pharmacist and pharmacy technician staff in the provision of specialty pharmacy services as it relates to patient services, physician account management and clinical expertise.
• Maximizes the efficiency and productivity of the pharmacy and delivery operations.
• Provides leadership in the ongoing management of patients throughout intake, care provision and distribution of drugs and supplies.
• Leads in-service and participates in professional conferences as the opportunity arises.
• Assists in the design, development and execution of clinical outcomes and accreditation programs.
• Identifies opportunities and weaknesses, collaboratively designs, and deploys effective solutions.
• Answers and initiates phone calls related to providing pharmaceutical care; documents all activities comprehensively and appropriately.
• Performs dispensing, delivery and inventory duties as needed; fulfills the duties of the patient care coordinator/pharmacy technician when required.
• Support billing and revenue cycle through timely management of back-end billing and front-end verification and authorization.

Skills

Pharmacist staff management

Pharmacy operations

Clinical leadership

Patient services

Account management

Education

BA/BS in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

Elevance Health is seeking a Manager Pharmacy Specialty (US) to oversee daily specialty pharmacy operations at Paragon Healthcare in Plano, TX. This role focuses on patient services, physician account management and clinical leadership within a high-volume setting.

The candidate will train pharmacists and technicians, drive efficiency in delivery and billing processes, and contribute to accreditation programs while leading a team of professionals. A PharmD or BA/BS and state license are required.