What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rational Drug Therapy Program Graduate Intern Pharmacist - Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy - School of Pharmacy position at West Virginia University Research Corporation?
Description
The School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Rational Drug Therapy Graduate Intern Pharmacist
About the Opportunity
As a Pharmacy Graduate Intern at Rational Drug Therapy Program, you will be responsible for conducting clinical reviews of prior authorization requests, performing concurrent drug utilization review with program instructions, and providing general pharmacy information using the point-of-sale computer system established by the West Virginia Bureau of Medical Services (WVBMS) and the current point-of-sale computer system utilized by the PEIA program. Through this role, you will assist in carrying out Rational Drug Therapy Program's mission to ensure WV Medicaid, WV PEIA, and CHIP members receive safe, rational, cost effective, and patient outcome-oriented drug therapy.
At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs :
- 13 paid holidays ( staff holiday calendar )
- Paid Time Off ( PTO )
- 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
- A range of health insurance and other benefits
- Dependent Education Scholarship
- WVU Perks
What You'll Do
o Supervised prior authorization clinical reviews
o Evaluations of appropriateness of therapeutic duplications
o Recommendations of appropriate formulary alternatives
o Conduct supervised reviews of home infusion therapy requests
o Literature reviews applicable to prior authorization requests
o Clinically evaluate the appropriateness of various infectious disease drug therapy regimens
o Evaluate the clinical appropriateness of drug therapy approval with newly marketed medications as allowed by the program
o Evaluate claims for accuracy of billing
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Requirements
About Research Corporation
The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.
The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.
West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
Job Posting
Feb 20, 2025
Posting Classification : Research Corporation
Exemption Status : Exempt
Benefits Eligible : Yes
Schedule
Full-time
