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The Clinical Pharmacist, FEP plays a pivotal role in shaping our FEP clinical pharmacy programs that ensure the use of clinically appropriate and cost-effective medications. By conducting thorough research and data analysis, the incumbent provides valuable recommendations to Pharmacy leadership and assists in the implementation and administration of these programs. This role supports drug utilization management strategies across various departments, including Pharmacy, Medical Services, Care Management, Case Management, Disease Management, and HEDIS Clinical Quality measures.

What you’ll do:

• Champion medical management and clinical pharmacy initiatives for FEP through meticulous research, analysis, and administration of clinical drug utilization management programs.
• Provide expert clinical drug utilization management, formulary management, and business support to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the administration of Pharmacy Prior Authorization and other clinical pharmacy programs.
• Develop and deliver clinical drug information support to stakeholders across the company by writing, researching clinical cases, and creating standard care algorithms to convey key pharmacy messages.
• Perform drug/medication therapy management services to support the management of drug utilization on the medical benefit, including case and disease management.
• Collaborate with medical services staff to identify and resolve drug-related issues, optimizing medication therapy and improving clinical outcomes.
• Assist case managers in identifying and eliminating barriers to care, providing Personal Medication Lists (PML) through comprehensive medication reconciliation, patient-specific Medication Action Plans (MAP), and written/verbal communication and feedback to healthcare providers.
• Design drug therapy components of disease management algorithms and recommend appropriate interventions to meet accreditation requirements (NCQA, HEDIS, etc.).
• Develop medical policies for drug utilization management programs and support the Specialty Pharmacy management program by recommending solutions to improve Specialty drug therapy management for high-cost and complex drugs.
• Analyze and research pharmacy cost trends and clinical program opportunities, providing consultative services to large and mid-size employer groups regarding pharmacy benefits, trends, and strategic direction.
• Educate account managers, producers, and clients about pharmacy programs and benefits, and develop and maintain provider and member communication materials that support clinical pharmacy programs.

What you’ll bring:

• Pharmacist Degree (Required)
• Active WA or AK State Pharmacist license in good standing (Required)
• Clinical pharmacy training, clinical residency training from an accredited Pharmacy program (Required)
• Two (2) years’ experience as a pharmacist (Required)
• Experience in a managed care setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drug utilization management tactics, including formulary development and drug use criteria development.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

• Generous paid time off to reenergize.

• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

• Free convenient on-site parking.

• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

• Engaging on-site events and activities include food trucks, health and wellness, DEI and disaster preparedness fairs, coffee connects, and more.

• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

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*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.