Senior Clinical Pharmacist, COMM and Exchange
Somerville, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham Health Plan is an exciting place to be within the healthcare industry. As a member of Mass General Brigham we are at the forefront of transformation with one of the worlds leading integrated healthcare systems. Together we are providing our members with innovative solutions centered on their health needs to expand access to seamless and affordable care and coverage.Our work centers on creating an exceptional member experience a commitment that starts with our employees. Working with some of the most accomplished professionals in healthcare today our employees have opportunities to learn and contribute expertise within a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces their unique and varied backgrounds experiences and skills.
We are pleased to offer competitive salaries and a benefits package with flexible work options career growth opportunities and much more.
The Clinical Pharmacist II for COMM/Exchange will be responsible for developing and maintaining the COMM and Exchange pharmacy formularies to ensure appropriate coverage and cost effectiveness.
Essential Functions
-Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee support; preparing materials for committee members and collaborating with the PBM on materials that will be presented.
-Participates as the Chair of the Drug Coverage Committee. Develops agenda and materials with the Clinical Pharmacy team that will be presented. Presents materials that are within scope and ensures committee attendees meet the quorum and votes are received timely.
Assists in the development implementation and maintenance of clinical programs.
-Formulary trend management:
oDevelops and implements clinical pharmacy strategies which result in high-quality cost-effective pharmacy management and outcomes
oDevelops analyzes reports on clinical programs handles and coordinates between Pharmacy and other collaborators throughout Mass General Brigham Health Plan.
oDevelops implements and leads managed care programs such as prior authorization and quantity limitations programs
oEnsures clinical compliance with law and regulatory bodies
oDevelops educational materials newsletters member and provider talking points and disseminates clinical information for both internal and external audiences.
oParticipates in other committees as requested
oWorks with the Clinical Pharmacy Associates to ensure coding is accurate and reflects the intent of the plan
-Supports other clinical pharmacy team functions as assigned.
-Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
-Performs other duties as assigned
-Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Education
- Doctor of Pharmacy required
Licenses and Credentials
- Pharmacist License required
Experience
- At least 3-5 years of experience working as a managed care pharmacist preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong demonstrated track record of the ability to execute on time on budget and on scope.
- Strong aptitude for technology-based solutions.
- Ability to inject energy when and where its needed.
- Current in healthcare trends.
- Demonstrated forward visionary thinking; ability to see what is and envision what could be.
- Ability to develop introduce defend and gain support for new ideas and approaches.
- Excellent leadership skills and leadership track record.
- Ability to translate and communicate complex topics in a variety of forums tailoring communications to effectively fit and influence the targeted audience strong executive presence presentation and communication skills. Strong verbal active listening and written communication skills required.
- Ability to view the long-range trends and cycles of the business and industry and see the big picture.
- Ability to apply a variety of strategic frameworks to analyze problems and to guide and develop solutions.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovative thinking and the capability to successfully implement strategy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence others at all levels of an organization.
- Strong EQ; exercises self-awareness; monitors impact on others; is receptive to and seeks out feedback; uses self-discipline to adjust to feedback.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Working Conditions
- This is a full-time role with a Monday through Friday schedule generally 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time
- This position is eligible for remote work from approved U.S. locations subject to organizational requirements
- Remote employees must maintain a stable internet connection and a secure private quiet workspace appropriate for handling confidential and protected health information
- Remote workspace requirements including privacy and security standards may be verified in accordance with organizational policy
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$134316 - $164087.04/AnnualGrade
7EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.