Clinical Pharmacist-Pharmacy Services
Company Name:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
## Description
DEPARTMENAL SUMMARY
BCBSM specialty pharmacy program is looking for a strong clinical pharmacist to assist with the utilization management program for specialty medications. The candidate will be part of a team of clinical pharmacists dedicated to the utilization management program for specialty medications. The candidate will participate in various clinical work groups, and will assist in the development of clinical guidelines and prior authorization (PA) criteria. The candidate will also be responsible for PA reviews of specialty medications. Candidate must be comfortable with their clinical knowledge and experience, and must have the ability to make difficult decisions. Superior oral and written communication skills are a must. Other projects will be assigned as they come up. Applicants must be comfortable working in a changing environment. Candidate must be flexible with deadlines and workload levels.
Responsible for promoting appropriate and/or efficient prescribing of prescription drugs among BCBSM participating physicians. This position is also responsible for the education of physicians and influencing of prescribing patterns to reduce BCBSM's drug benefit payout and improve the quality of the benefits as it relates to our members. The incumbent serves as the liaison to the Medical Policy department assisting with the development of medical policy as it applies to drugs.
Develop, implement and update Drug Utilization Review/Due Programs. Provide effective and efficient communication of pharmacotherapy issues. Develop and implement a variety of behavior modification principles to influence physicians to prescribe appropriately. Identify target physicians, establish credibility and utilize both verbal and written communications to modify behavior. Serve as the key clinical support person for researching prescription drug inquiries. Develop, implement and monitor the Corporate Drug Information Center. Develop, implement and continually update physician and patient educational materials. Support Drug Formulary development and serve on the BCBSM P and T Committee. Serve as liaison to medical Policy assisting with the development of medical policy as it applies to drugs. Other duties may be assigned.
## Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
Five (5) years recent experience in the actual dispensing of drugs in the pharmacy, drug store environment, or a hospital-based pharmacy.
Inclusive to the five (5) years, the Clinical Pharmacist must have three (3) years of experience consulting with physicians on pharmaceutical issues.
Experience as a Clinical Pharmacist is essential.
Drug Information Specialist with proven background and skills will also be considered.
Current Michigan Pharmacist License.
Must have superior oral and written communication skills and expertise in the design of presentations.
The incumbent must have the ability to obtain and devise relevant data and information from existing MIS Systems.
An understanding or knowledge of drug claims processing systems and/or medical information systems is preferred.
Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.
Job: Pharmacy Services
Primary Location: Detroit
Organization: Pharmacy Services
Schedule: Full-time
Req ID: BCB002JQEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
## Description
DEPARTMENAL SUMMARY
BCBSM specialty pharmacy program is looking for a strong clinical pharmacist to assist with the utilization management program for specialty medications. The candidate will be part of a team of clinical pharmacists dedicated to the utilization management program for specialty medications. The candidate will participate in various clinical work groups, and will assist in the development of clinical guidelines and prior authorization (PA) criteria. The candidate will also be responsible for PA reviews of specialty medications. Candidate must be comfortable with their clinical knowledge and experience, and must have the ability to make difficult decisions. Superior oral and written communication skills are a must. Other projects will be assigned as they come up. Applicants must be comfortable working in a changing environment. Candidate must be flexible with deadlines and workload levels.
Responsible for promoting appropriate and/or efficient prescribing of prescription drugs among BCBSM participating physicians. This position is also responsible for the education of physicians and influencing of prescribing patterns to reduce BCBSM's drug benefit payout and improve the quality of the benefits as it relates to our members. The incumbent serves as the liaison to the Medical Policy department assisting with the development of medical policy as it applies to drugs.
Develop, implement and update Drug Utilization Review/Due Programs. Provide effective and efficient communication of pharmacotherapy issues. Develop and implement a variety of behavior modification principles to influence physicians to prescribe appropriately. Identify target physicians, establish credibility and utilize both verbal and written communications to modify behavior. Serve as the key clinical support person for researching prescription drug inquiries. Develop, implement and monitor the Corporate Drug Information Center. Develop, implement and continually update physician and patient educational materials. Support Drug Formulary development and serve on the BCBSM P and T Committee. Serve as liaison to medical Policy assisting with the development of medical policy as it applies to drugs. Other duties may be assigned.
## Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
Five (5) years recent experience in the actual dispensing of drugs in the pharmacy, drug store environment, or a hospital-based pharmacy.
Inclusive to the five (5) years, the Clinical Pharmacist must have three (3) years of experience consulting with physicians on pharmaceutical issues.
Experience as a Clinical Pharmacist is essential.
Drug Information Specialist with proven background and skills will also be considered.
Current Michigan Pharmacist License.
Must have superior oral and written communication skills and expertise in the design of presentations.
The incumbent must have the ability to obtain and devise relevant data and information from existing MIS Systems.
An understanding or knowledge of drug claims processing systems and/or medical information systems is preferred.
Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.
Job: Pharmacy Services
Primary Location: Detroit
Organization: Pharmacy Services
Schedule: Full-time
Req ID: BCB002JQEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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