Clinical Consultant Associate
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition ID: req1466
Employment Type: Unclassified Temporary Full-Time (UFP)
Division: Health
Compensation:$62113.00 - 81522.00 Annual Salary
Job Closing: 11/13/2026 11:59pm CT
Location: TRS Headquarters Building 2
1900 Aldrich Street
Austin Texas 78723
United States
WHO WE ARE:
With the Health & Insurance Benefits Division youll be joining a passionate team of self-motivated change agents united by our mission: driving to design the delivery of high-quality healthcare for nearly three-quarters of a million active and retired Texas public educators.
The healthcare industry is complex and were a team of problem-solvers who are up for the challenge. With a focus on innovation and collaboration to catalyze the market we spend nearly $4 billion annually on healthcare to make a difference in our members lives. With a career at TRS youll be empowered through a culture of continuous learning front-line decision-making coaching and mentorship to shape the future of our work while transforming healthcare delivery for 1 in 41 Texans.
Fellowship Program Position: This Fellowship Program position is a full-time temporary limited term assignment not to exceed three years from the date of hire. It is intended for individuals that have graduated with a bachelors degree masters degree or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university within the last 12 months.
The Clinical Consultant Associate will support TRS Healths clinical initiatives focused on costmanagement pharmacy strategy and clinical program effectiveness. The incumbent will assist inreviewing clinical programs identifying cost and quality improvement opportunities supporting pharmacy related strategies and ensuring accuracy in clinical processes. This position will proactively work withHealth division staff and agency employees.
Target start date in January 2027.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Clinical Program Support & Analysis
Assist in tracking and documenting pharmacy benefit decisions andchanges.
Assists in evaluating clinical programs and initiatives that impacthealth plan cost quality and outcomes.
Supports clinical redirection efforts and care optimization strategies.
Helps identify potential errors inefficiencies or improvementopportunities in clinical workflows.
Assists in analyzing pharmacy trends including review of utilizationpatterns and cost drivers.
Supports documentation and coordination of pharmacy-relatedinitiatives.
Vendor Coordination & Operation Support
Supports the Health communication team and coordination withvendors and consulting partners.
Assists in preparing and organizing clinical data and materials forreview.
Helps ensure timely and accurate updates to benefit and programdocumentation.
Support coordination of member escalations by gathering data anddocumenting outcomes.
Fellowship Program
Participates in trainings and projects related to the TRS FellowshipProgram including webinars quarterly check-ins classes or otherlearning activities book group projects and the mentoring program.
Meets TRS Fellowship Program deadlines and goals for completionof trainings in deliverables in a timely manner.
Performs related work as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college or university awarded within the last 12months.
Required Experience
None
Knowledge of
Basic healthcare concepts and health plan operations.
Medical and pharmaceutical programs (introductory level).
Applicable healthcare regulations and compliance concept.
Skill in
Analyzing data and identifying trends or inconsistencies.
Completing detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
Communicating clearly in written and verbal formats.
Using Microsoft Office and basic data tools.
Ability to
Learn clinical pharmacy and health plan concepts quickly.
Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Follow established processes and escalate issues as needed.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
Veterans Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at with questions or for additional information.
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