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Consultant Pharmacy IV, Managed Care - Sourcing Requisition REMOTE
Job Number : 2024-46227 Category : Healthcare Location : Shrewsbury, MA Shift : Day Exempt/Non-Exempt : Exempt Business Unit : ForHealth Consulting Department : ForHealth Consulting - Pharmacy - W401453 Job Type : Full-Time Num. Openings : 1 Post Date : June 27, 2024 GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Manager or Consultant Pharmacist Team Lead or designee, the Consultant Pharmacist IV functions as a team member of the drug utilization review and medication management therapy programs within Clinical Pharmacy Services (CPS). CPS is responsible for administering client-specific programs to provide clinical expertise in regards to prior authorization for member prescriptions and client members' drug therapy. This position will participate in prospective and retrospective DUR activities including, but not limited to: handling live calls from physicians and pharmacists, reviewing appropriate drug therapy, coordinating and managing the request for prior authorization process, and participating in the development of clinical drug use criteria. This position will also be responsible for the orientation, training, and indirect supervision of the Consultant Pharmacists and Pharmacy Associates. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides orientation, training, guidance, and direction to Consultant Pharmacists and Pharmacy Associates. Coordinates the request for prior authorization (RPA) process including data entry and the generation of reports that stem from this process, as well as ensuring compliance with the federal twenty-four hour time limit. Participates in program planning and development. Participates in the development of clinical drug use criteria for the prospective and retrospective review components of the DUR Program. Researches members' cases and may represent the client during appeal processes regarding prescription medications. Performs medication therapy management comprehensive and targeted medication reviews of medical and medication profiles. Reviews members' medical and medication profiles and interacts with health care providers and client members to review appropriate drug therapy. Provides real-time drug therapy recommendations to prescribers. Reviews clinical documentation submitted by treating physicians and pharmacists to determine medical necessity and program compliance. Decides in real-time via telephone communications with pharmacies the authorization or denial of prior approval requests for prescription medications. Provides pharmaceutical expertise and knowledge to the advisory boards' clinical workgroups. Monitors over-utilization and under-utilization of prescribed medicines for members. Assists in monitoring and researching profiles for compliance on a daily basis. Refers suspected abuse and fraudulent members to the program manager or designee for case review. Participates in site visits to provider offices, as necessary. Participates in agency meetings as requested. Leads and participates in quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives. May perform other job-related duties as assigned or requested. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy with 3 years of work experience
OR Doctor of Pharmacy degree with 2 years of pharmacy-related work experience or completion of 2 years of pharmacy residency
OR Doctor of Pharmacy degree with completion of 1 year of pharmacy residency and 1 year of pharmacy-related work experience
OR Doctor of Pharmacy degree with completion of managed care residency program. Eligibility for licensure or current pharmacist license in good standing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ability to travel to off-site locations. Previous medical and medication review experience. Bilingual fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English and one other major language.
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Job Number : 2024-46227 Category : Healthcare Location : Shrewsbury, MA Shift : Day Exempt/Non-Exempt : Exempt Business Unit : ForHealth Consulting Department : ForHealth Consulting - Pharmacy - W401453 Job Type : Full-Time Num. Openings : 1 Post Date : June 27, 2024 GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Manager or Consultant Pharmacist Team Lead or designee, the Consultant Pharmacist IV functions as a team member of the drug utilization review and medication management therapy programs within Clinical Pharmacy Services (CPS). CPS is responsible for administering client-specific programs to provide clinical expertise in regards to prior authorization for member prescriptions and client members' drug therapy. This position will participate in prospective and retrospective DUR activities including, but not limited to: handling live calls from physicians and pharmacists, reviewing appropriate drug therapy, coordinating and managing the request for prior authorization process, and participating in the development of clinical drug use criteria. This position will also be responsible for the orientation, training, and indirect supervision of the Consultant Pharmacists and Pharmacy Associates. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides orientation, training, guidance, and direction to Consultant Pharmacists and Pharmacy Associates. Coordinates the request for prior authorization (RPA) process including data entry and the generation of reports that stem from this process, as well as ensuring compliance with the federal twenty-four hour time limit. Participates in program planning and development. Participates in the development of clinical drug use criteria for the prospective and retrospective review components of the DUR Program. Researches members' cases and may represent the client during appeal processes regarding prescription medications. Performs medication therapy management comprehensive and targeted medication reviews of medical and medication profiles. Reviews members' medical and medication profiles and interacts with health care providers and client members to review appropriate drug therapy. Provides real-time drug therapy recommendations to prescribers. Reviews clinical documentation submitted by treating physicians and pharmacists to determine medical necessity and program compliance. Decides in real-time via telephone communications with pharmacies the authorization or denial of prior approval requests for prescription medications. Provides pharmaceutical expertise and knowledge to the advisory boards' clinical workgroups. Monitors over-utilization and under-utilization of prescribed medicines for members. Assists in monitoring and researching profiles for compliance on a daily basis. Refers suspected abuse and fraudulent members to the program manager or designee for case review. Participates in site visits to provider offices, as necessary. Participates in agency meetings as requested. Leads and participates in quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives. May perform other job-related duties as assigned or requested. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy with 3 years of work experience
OR Doctor of Pharmacy degree with 2 years of pharmacy-related work experience or completion of 2 years of pharmacy residency
OR Doctor of Pharmacy degree with completion of 1 year of pharmacy residency and 1 year of pharmacy-related work experience
OR Doctor of Pharmacy degree with completion of managed care residency program. Eligibility for licensure or current pharmacist license in good standing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ability to travel to off-site locations. Previous medical and medication review experience. Bilingual fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English and one other major language.
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