Job Information
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Clinical Pharmacist - Commercial Markets in Topeka, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13199885
What youll do
Provide pharmacy practice, drug product, and drug therapy expertise to the company for utilization review, medical review, customer service and claims processing activities.
Participate in formulary, benefit design, network, and medical policy recommendations
Develop and enhance a professional working relationship with providers, pharmacies, professional organizations and other parties involved in the management of the Plans Pharmacy Benefits
Participate and engage in internal and external meetings or committees as a representative of the pharmacy team and Medical Affairs Division
Assess Plan Pharmacy Benefit practices to determine compliance with federal regulations and laws
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance member access to appropriate and affordable therapies, including communication of changes to groups, providers, and members.
Assist and support quality management programs that promote measurement, monitoring, and evaluation of services and work processes to improve the quality-based activities and outcomes
Provide vendor oversight and monitoring of clinical programs put into place alongside the Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Serve as a resource for resolving pharmacy claims, customer service escalations, and provider inquiries related to coverage and utilization.
What you need
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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Requires strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy, chronic disease management, biologic and biopharmaceutical products, drug information systems, and drug delivery system.
Requires knowledge of pharmacy practice, including trends and reimbursement, at the national and local level.
Requires strong knowledge of State and Federal pharmacy laws and regulations
Requires working knowledge in the evaluation of clinical drug trials, outcomes research and Pharmacoeconomics.
Requires an understanding of formulary and utilization management
Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and is able to easily collaborate within the department, organization, and with vendors
Strong organizational skills with the ability to managed multiple tasks and priorities
Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present to small and large groups
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate (PharmD)
Must have or be able to obtain a current unrestricted license to practice pharmacy by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire
Minimum of three years experience in retail pharmacy, clinical practice, or one-year post-graduate training in a Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency with emphasis in Managed Care
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Health Policy (MHP), Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), or equivalent degree or certification preferred, but not required\
Physical Requirements
- Position requires use of a PC\
Benefits & Perks
Base pay is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
Incentive pay program (EPIP)
Health/Vision/Dental insurance
6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
Fertility/Adoption assistance
2 weeks paid caregiver leave
5% 401(k) plan matching
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources