Clinical Pharmacist, Client Services (Finance)

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for the day-to-day work related to the innovative pharmacy solutions that we deploy to our markets. They will be tasked with a variety of outreach and oversight activities related to these programs.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Perform provider, member and pharmacy outreach related to our clinical programs
• Act as clinical liaison to external vendors that help support our work and perform quality checks on system applications and functions
• Work closely with Data Analytics team to identify new opportunities and provide clinical insight into identification and reporting.
• Provide guidance and support to non-clinical staff performing member and/or provider outreach
• Assist with new pharmacy program development and implementation
• Keeps leadership informed of successes, challenges and barriers of the programs when they arise and provides recommendations on logical and effective solutions.
• Collaborate with the Integrated Clinical Strategy and Pharmacy Consultation team on key initiatives and assuring feasibility
• Participate in Pharmacy team meetings including New Drug, P&T and other strategic and/or operational meetings as necessary
• Educates key staff regarding changes in processes/systems
• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
• Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Performs other functions as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pharmacist with doctoral level (Pharm.D) degree with at least 2 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in an organized health care setting (e.g. Managed care, hospital, etc.). In lieu of doctorate degree, a bachelor's degree (BS) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a managed care setting will be considered.
• Prior Health Plan or PBM experience desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience communicating with other health care professionals and non-clinicians
• Fundamental knowledge of drug information process/references and ability to conduct research
• Strong clinical pharmacy experience including participation in patient management initiatives.
• Able to serve as a professional, articulate and knowledgeable liaison to internal and external organizations, to foster positive relationships with our vendor/partners, and to appropriately advocate for the corporation.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel frequently and independently across New York State and neighboring areas.

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One Mission. One Vision. One I.D.E.A. One you.

Together we can create a better I.D.E.A. for our communities.

At the Lifetime Healthcare Companies, we're on a mission to make our communities healthier, and we can't do it without you. We know inclusion of all people helps fuel our mission and that's why we approach our work from an I.D.E.A. mindset (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access). By activating all of our employees' experiences, skills, and perspectives, we take action toward greater health equity.

We aspire for our employees' interests and values to reflect the communities we live in and serve, and strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

Employees are united by our Lifetime Way Values & Behaviors that include compassion, pride, excellence, innovation and having fun! We aim to be an employer of choice by valuing an inclusive workforce, innovative thinking, employee development, and by offering competitive compensation and benefits.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation Range(s):

E8: $98,297 - $176,935

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the Excellus Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.