Pharmacy Program Manager
Portland, OR - USA
Job Summary
Pharmacy Program Manager
Hybrid within Oregon Washington Idaho or Utah
Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.
Who We Are Looking For:
Every day Cambias dedicated team of Program Managers are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Pharmacy Services team our Pharmacy Program Managers are responsible for partnering with clinical stakeholders to develop execute evaluate and maintain clinical programs and strategies to support cost containment and clinical quality improvements related to pharmacy. Performs project management team leadership system analysis research & design for purposes of project completion. Guides and assists in pharmacy clinical program outreach maintains policy/procedures monitors and reports out on program outcomes coordinates with other departments to achieve program goals and assists in vendor management and oversight. Collaborates with Formulary and Prior Authorization teams Quality and Medicare stars teams Provider Partnership and Innovation team and Case Management among others all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.
What if your next career move put you at the intersection of clinical strategy innovation and real patient impact Do you thrive when youre leading complex programs influencing clinical strategy and driving measurable outcomes Then this role may be the perfect fit.
What You Bring to Cambia:
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
8 years of experience in the health care industry with a focus on pharmacy and prescription drug benefit administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
Project management experience and clinical degree or certification preferred
Skills and Attributes:
Deep knowledge of pharmacy benefit management benefit design pharmacy products and services competitive offerings and client needs including advanced understanding of healthcare operations cost containment strategies provider contracting methodologies and benefit design alternatives.
Proficiency in claims processing systems (Facets preferred) MS Office products and other corporate software.
Strong analytical research and data interpretation skills with the ability to synthesize literature clinical input expert opinion policy and analytic insights to develop innovative solutions and drive strategy.
Demonstrated program development skills including setting goals identifying and engaging stakeholders establishing milestones and driving measurable outcomes.
Expert ability to lead full project cycles from ideation through evaluation managing company-wide programs and cross-functional teams across diverse areas of the organization.
Exceptional facilitation presentation and communication skills with the ability to resolve issues and build consensus among diverse internal and external stakeholders including leadership.
Strong business acumen with the ability to align recommendations and solutions to organizational goals and expected outcomes.
Ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously within time constraints including the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to coordinate activities across all levels of colleagues and external business partners through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and contributors toward shared goals in a complex matrixed environment.
Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired
What You Will Do at Cambia:
Own and manage the full lifecycle of assigned clinical programs including serving as subject matter expert maintaining policies and procedures monitoring processes and outcomes making data-driven decisions and ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and meet expectations.
Analyze and evaluate program metrics dashboards and clinical product offerings on a regular basis to maintain a competitive portfolio demonstrate strong ROI and apply expert healthcare knowledge to improve outcomes in quality cost and member experience.
Lead project management responsibilities including task assignments monitoring compliance with due dates and overseeing company-wide or enterprise-wide programs and projects that impact multiple business units.
Partner with clinical stakeholders vendors and cross-functional departments to accomplish program goals promote integration of clinical services and deliver a holistic member experience including negotiating and managing vendor performance and inter-departmental coordination.
Serve as a consultative resource and Cambia representative for strategic partners plan leadership purchasers pharmacy partners and other internal and external stakeholders facilitating communication and ensuring alignment of strategic goals.
Collaborate with analysts and business partners to develop meaningful dashboards and presentations that inform and influence business strategies including at the senior leadership level combining business knowledge with program evaluation methodologies.
Provide thought leadership practical guidance and mentorship to junior team members while taking initiative on broadly scoped projects and contributing to strategy development program implementation and continuous improvement across the organization.
#LI-Hybrid
The expected hiring range for a Pharmacy Program Manager is $101200 - $136900 depending on skills experience education and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history. The bonus target for this position is 15%. The current full salary range for this role is $95000 - $15500.
About Cambia
Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100 year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry innovating together toward sustainable person-focused health care. Whether were helping members lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities our compassion empathy and team spirit always shine through.
Why Join the Cambia Team
At Cambia you can:
- Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
- Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
- Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
- Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
- Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.
We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match bonus opportunities and more.
In exchange for helping members live healthy lives we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:
- Medical dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members including mental health benefits.
- Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
- Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
- Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
- Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
- Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
- Commute and parking benefits.
Learn more about our benefits.
We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability please email . Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects uses and discloses information is available in our .
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Cambia Health Solutions is a family of companies headquartered in Portland, Oregon, working to create a person-focused and economically sustainable healthcare system. Discover how Cambia’s dedication to cutting-edge innovation and positive transformation is helping change the healthca ... View more