[Hiring] Pharmacist Health Plan @Geisinger
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Role Description
Depending on assigned area of expertise, the pharmacist will perform a variety of duties, including:
• Performing extensive literature review for the development of criteria for management of the pharmacy benefit
• Administering the pharmacy benefit in conjunction with the Health Plan Pharmacy Customer Service team members
• Delivering continuous, high quality member care while maximizing member satisfaction and managing appropriate utilization
• Acting as a liaison between the Health Plan and its customers with respect to pharmaceutical benefits
• Serving as formulary expert for all lines of business and associated benefit designs
• Supporting internal operations in providing information to customers regarding pharmacy and medical drug benefits, formulary details, and prior authorization details as needed
• Supporting prior authorization representatives in their duties related to medical necessity, formulary exceptions, and prior authorization reviews
• Performing medical necessity reviews for formulary exceptions and prior authorizations according to specified timelines
• Performing extensive literature review and developing clinical criteria for new and existing pharmaceuticals as part of a drug review function to be presented at the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• Working closely with clinical enterprise to coordinate the best, most cost effective drug selection policies, and protocols for targeted disease processes
• Suggesting improvements and changes to perpetually improve operations
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Requirements
• Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) within 90 days
Benefits
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
• Encouragement of an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality
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Role Description
Depending on assigned area of expertise, the pharmacist will perform a variety of duties, including:
• Performing extensive literature review for the development of criteria for management of the pharmacy benefit
• Administering the pharmacy benefit in conjunction with the Health Plan Pharmacy Customer Service team members
• Delivering continuous, high quality member care while maximizing member satisfaction and managing appropriate utilization
• Acting as a liaison between the Health Plan and its customers with respect to pharmaceutical benefits
• Serving as formulary expert for all lines of business and associated benefit designs
• Supporting internal operations in providing information to customers regarding pharmacy and medical drug benefits, formulary details, and prior authorization details as needed
• Supporting prior authorization representatives in their duties related to medical necessity, formulary exceptions, and prior authorization reviews
• Performing medical necessity reviews for formulary exceptions and prior authorizations according to specified timelines
• Performing extensive literature review and developing clinical criteria for new and existing pharmaceuticals as part of a drug review function to be presented at the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• Working closely with clinical enterprise to coordinate the best, most cost effective drug selection policies, and protocols for targeted disease processes
• Suggesting improvements and changes to perpetually improve operations
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Requirements
• Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) within 90 days
Benefits
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
• Encouragement of an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality
Apply Now
Apply Now