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Team Leader Pharmacy - Clinical Programs
$165k-192k (estimate)
Full Time | Insurance
2 Weeks Ago
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is Hiring a Team Leader Pharmacy - Clinical Programs Near Des Moines, IA
Company DescriptionWhy Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!
Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here.
You can also learn more about working at Wellmark here.
Job DescriptionResponsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the development and maintenance of comprehensive clinical pharmacy programs in partnership with Wellmark’s Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee. Provides direction and ongoing coordination of clinical and support staff responsible for accomplishing goals related to clinical functions of pharmacy operations and pharmacy programs. In collaboration with Pharmacy leadership, the Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the implementation of strategic program goals.
QualificationsRequired:
Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here.
You can also learn more about working at Wellmark here.
Job DescriptionResponsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the development and maintenance of comprehensive clinical pharmacy programs in partnership with Wellmark’s Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee. Provides direction and ongoing coordination of clinical and support staff responsible for accomplishing goals related to clinical functions of pharmacy operations and pharmacy programs. In collaboration with Pharmacy leadership, the Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the implementation of strategic program goals.
QualificationsRequired:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD.
- Licensure: An active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in Iowa or South Dakota (individual must be licensed in the state in which they reside) is required within 6 months from date of hire.
- 5 years of managed care pharmacy or pharmacy residency program experience, including demonstrated coaching/mentoring experience, and broad understanding of the health care delivery system, managed care and pharmacy benefit management systems, plan design and overall operations. Advanced knowledge of medical literature retrieval and evaluation.
- Leadership experience gained through a combination of project or informal leadership.
- Ability to measure, evaluate and/or improve work processes, programs, and services; ensures alignment with strategic goals.
- Self-starter able to produce quality results based off strong decision-making skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to independently make effective evidence-based decisions and coach/guide others.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively articulate complex information across all levels of an organization, including senior leadership and non-clinical/technical audiences. Strong presentation skills.
- Strong organization and prioritization skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
- Self-starter able to produce quality results based off strong decision-making skills.
- Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize initiatives, align appropriate resources, clearly articulate expectations to others, and motivate teams in order to achieve success.
- Adaptable and flexible with change and also have the ability to effectively lead teams through change.
- Understanding of applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines. Must be aware of implications to department.
- MBA.
- Prior experience with pharmacy claims software.
- Success with end-to-end management of complex programs from inception through execution and ongoing optimization.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards, PBM contracts, Part D rules and regulations.
- Strategic planning experience.
- Provide day-to-day leadership of financial and human resources, primarily focusing on employee and leader coaching, development, performance improvement, coordination and budgeting for multiple staff, and departments specific functions/services.
- Lead ongoing implementation and maintenance of clinically appropriate and cost-effective programs to help control the escalating costs of pharmaceuticals and utilization across all lines of business including but not limited to formulary and utilization management strategies, benefit coding, website updates, member and provider communications, and internal training.
- Develop and coordinate appropriate drug therapy interventions that demonstrate quality improvement, reduction in the cost of care, and improved outcomes. Actively identify and make recommendations regarding ideas to improve the quality effectiveness and efficiency of pharmacy services offered by the health plan.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and physicians to meet the goals and objectives of the pharmacy program. Direct and support internal ad hoc pharmacy management projects, as well as projects with the contracted pharmacy benefit manager, as needed.
- Facilitate Wellmark's P&T committee review and new to market medication evaluation processes. Conduct research on drug therapies and pharmacogenomics and develops evidence-based criteria for use and coverage under medical and pharmacy benefits.
- Perform clinical surveillance of FDA decisions and analyze data to determine overall program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Coach and mentor other Clinical Pharmacists on business navigation and pharmaceutical trends.
- Maintain all departmental policies and procedures related to drug management processes.
- Comply with regulatory standards, accreditation standards and internal guidelines, remain current and consistent with the standard pertinent to pharmaceuticals.
- Oversight of QHP submission, maintenance of formulary, and ensuring compliance with Essential Health Benefit (EHB) requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Insurance
SALARY
$165k-192k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/09/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/05/2024
WEBSITE
wellmark.com
HEADQUARTERS
DES MOINES, IA
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1939
CEO
VIC MORALES
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Insurance
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