Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Location Address: 9521 San Mateo NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $100,152.00
Maximum Offer $175,718.40
 Summary: Provides professional consultative services for management of the PHP pharmacy benefit for all product lines. This includes oversight of the prior authorization process, formulary management, regulatory compliance, and relationships with pharmaceutical companies. Coordinates clinical programs and services offered by the department including educational programs for members, providers, and PHP staff. Another primary function of a Managed Care Clinical Pharmacist is to work with PMG and non-PMG providers to help optimize their prescribing of drug therapy. Develop customized prescriber profiles utilizing ICIS and predictive modeling tools and present this information to our providers. Provide physicians with drug information and actively participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the PHP drug initiatives to achieve and maintain a cost effective and appropriate drug utilization as well as optimize patient care. Decrease overall pharmacy costs for PHP How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the  New Mexico Higher Education Department   • EPIC electronic charting system 

Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: Yes
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
 Responsibilities: Work with Pharmacy Department in Formulary development and maintenance, including drug/therapeutic class reviews for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) committee and implementation of P&T Committee decisions. Review drug regimens of patients discharged from in-patient settings to ensure that medications are not duplicated or interact negatively and make recommendations to the provider. Interact with members in clinical pharmacist run medication management clinics to discuss/review polypharmacy, disease states and/or pharmacy benefits. Review pharmacy profiles of PHP and paneled patients for drug interactions, duplications and Preferred Drug List (PDL) compliance. Consult with PHP Providers to promote patient safety, quality and cost effective use of medications. Provides individual provider feedback, education and recommendations on cost-effective drug prescribing. Provides feedback on drug utilization patterns to delegated physician groups. Provides educational programs for members to enhance knowledge, compliance, and cost effective therapy. Improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the prior-authorization process. Evaluates new drug therapy for possible inclusion on the formulary. Evaluates and authorizes non-formulary medication. Conducts drug utilization reviews and identify areas for improvement. Serves as a consultant in the development of Disease Management Pathways. Evaluates per member per month pharmacy costs and develops innovative mechanisms to favorably affect these costs while maintaining or improving quality of care. Interacts with other PHP departments to provide assistance with their functions including marketing, enrollment, provider services, and other functions as indicated. Supports PHP efforts in regulatory compliance as these requirements or standards relate to the pharmacy department function. Performs other functions as required.

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (PharmD.) or Registered Pharmacist (RPh) with extensive clinical experience. New Mexico Board of Pharmacy License required. Strongly Desired - Residency or equivalent experience, three to five years