Quality Clinical Pharmacist (Hybrid)

Resp & Qualifications

Candidates must live in the Maryland, DC, & Virginia service area.

PURPOSE:

The Quality Clinical Pharmacist plays critical role in improving and maintaining the quality of care provided to members. This position will support efforts to improve medication-related STARs and HEDIS quality metrics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to design and implement strategies to improve quality metrics. The Quality Clinical Pharmacist may also perform patient education, medication counseling, drug therapy monitoring, and chronic disease state management for patients in clinical programs. The Quality Clinical Pharmacist will leverage clinical expertise to analyze population health data, identify populations for intervention, and engage providers, members and pharmacies to close gaps in care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and implement strategies to improve Star and HEDIS ratings, focusing on medication adherence, chronic disease management, and patient satisfaction.

Work with providers, case managers, and other healthcare professional to ensure coordinated care and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.

Conduct Medication Therapy Management reviews, adherence, duplicative therapy, cost containment, and opioid outreaches. Conduct comprehensive medication reviews, reconcile medications, and collaborate with members and providers to ensure appropriate drug therapy.

Collaborate with vendors, PBMs, and internal parties for oversight of programs and performance management.

Analyze data related to Star measures and HEDIS, identify gaps in care, and implement interventions based on data to improve outcomes. Track and report on interventions and their impact toward meeting goals.

Present information to various committees including P&T, QIC, MEC, and others. Leads the Corrective Managed Care meetings. Develop and provide formal written and verbal presentations or other communication materials related to pharmacy quality efforts.

Provide oversight of external vendor clinical programs to evaluate program performance related to STAR and HEDIS metrics. Conduct meetings with vendors to review key clinical outcomes and progress towards quality improvement goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Ph.D in Pharmacy (Doctorate of Pharmacy).

Licenses/Certifications Upon Hire Required:

PHARMD – Licensed Pharmacist Active Maryland Registered Pharmacist.

Experience: 5 years experience in clinical pharmacy, preferably in a managed care environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Medicare Part D and Star ratings.

Experience working in healthcare industry with a thorough understanding of prescription benefit management programs and practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team.

Strong critical reasoning skills in clinical decision-making, planning and organizing.

Current knowledge of clinical practices and related information systems and computer applications, required.

A strong balance between clinical expertise and business acumen.

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.

Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Salary Range: $115,280 – $206,063 (salaries are based on education, experience, and internal equity)

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each cases facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Government Programs Specialty

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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