JOB SUMMARY
This role operates in a hybrid model (T,W,TH) for employees residing within 50 miles of the corporate office.
This job works in a team-oriented environment monitoring FDA-approvals, drug manufacturer pipelines, and assessing drug utilization reports, to develop and execute the the organization's drug formulary, and develop pharmacy utilization management policies, and maintains compliance with federal, state, and other mandates. The incumbent may write drug monographs for committee review; develop and implement the organization's management programs including but not limited to: prior authorization, dose and duration edits, quantity limits, step-care edits, generic sampling, pharmacy policy review and development and/or review of member specific information to improve individual outcomes. The incumbent develops and implements physician, pharmacy, account, and member educational initiatives that promote the organization’s formularies, utilization management programs, and participates on cross-functional committees to develop and implement clinical and operational initiatives, working in close collaboration with matrix partners and stakeholders across the organization. The incumbent may interact with pharmaceutical manufacturers, the pharmacy benefit manager, and/or strategic partners to implement clinical formulary and utilization management strategies. The incumbent may provide guidance to more junior team members, participate in evaluating, implementing, and monitoring pharmacy benefit-focused federal and state legislation, develop, execute, and monitor pharmacy-specific strategic initiatives, and/or present recommendations to leadership.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
EDUCATION
Required
Preferred
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
Language (Other than English):
Travel Required:
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Physical work site required
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$118,400.00Pay Range Maximum:
$196,800.00Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
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