What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist - Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator - Contingent position at CareOregon?
Career Opportunities : Pharmacist - Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator - Contingent (24858)
Requisition ID 24858 - Posted
03 / 06 / 2025 - CareOregon - Full Time- Contingent (up to 9 months) - Portland - Multi Location (18)
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Candidates hired for remote positions must reside in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Montana, or Wisconsin.
Job Title
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator - Contingent
Exemption Status
Exempt
Department
Pharmacy
Manager Title
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Direct Reports
n / a
Requisition #
24842
Pay and Benefits
Estimated annual hiring range $148,970 - $182,070, 5% bonus target, full benefits. www.careoregon.org / about-us / careers / benefits
Posting Notes
This is a fully remote role, but you must reside in one of the listed 9 states. This is a 9-month contingent position.
Job Summary
This contingent position is responsible for assisting with the management of the pharmacy benefit and developing and delivering clinical and educational interventions designed to improve pharmaceutical use. Responsibilities include formulary management; assisting with management of specific patients in the multidisciplinary case management / medication therapy management program, P&T, developing and conducting educational initiatives to improve prescribing patterns; develop and conduct quality improvement programs related to the pharmacy program; evaluating medication authorization requests and providing oversight to the medication PA process; and other pharmacy program activities as assigned.
Essential Responsibilities
- Prepare drug utilization reports and analyses for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
- Use an evidence-based process to perform new drug reviews, and to develop formulary recommendations and drug use criteria for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
- Critically evaluate drug therapy regimens for patients enrolled in the case management program and assist with developing treatment plans.
- Provide medication therapy management services.
- Develop and conduct retrospective drug use reviews.
- Review medication prior authorization requests and appeals.
- Develop and implement clinical educational programs to improve drug utilization and quality.
- Review and refine policies and procedures regarding Pharmacy Department functions including medication therapy management, DUR programs, medication prior authorization, and others.
- Develop and conduct quality improvement programs related to the pharmacy program.
- Monitor functions provided by the plans' Pharmacy Benefit Manager including pharmacy benefit coding, customer service guidelines, prior authorization activities, and other delegated services.
- Develop and critically evaluate pharmacy claim data analysis / reports in support of specific projects or program objectives.
- Assess, review, and respond to federal and state regulatory requirements / audits of the pharmacy benefit.
- Consult with clinicians and pharmacists to resolve pharmacy benefit issues.
- Review and refine pharmaceutical reimbursement and purchasing procedures.
- Develop materials to communicate pharmacy benefit or other information to members, clinicians, and pharmacists.
Organizational Responsibilities
Experience and / or Education
Required
Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Ability to critically evaluate clinical pharmaceutical and medical literature and apply principles of evidence-based medicine
Working Conditions
Work Environment(s) : Indoor / Office Community Facilities / Security Outdoor Exposure
Member / Patient Facing : No Telephonic In Person
Hazards : May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.
Equipment : General office equipment
Travel : May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.
MULTI
Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.
Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
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