Clinical Pharmacist (Open to hiring at Sr. level)

Company Description

Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors - our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today! 

Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here. 

Job Description

Use your strengths at Wellmark as a Clinical Pharmacist! 

About the role: As a Clinical Pharmacist, you'll be responsible for supporting the management of Wellmark’s clinical strategies to strengthen Wellmark Medical and Pharmacy Drug Programs with a focus on medical benefit drugs.  

You will serve as a drug information and clinical resource. In collaboration with the Health and Pharmacy Services team, Wellmark's Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and other Wellmark stakeholders, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of evidence-based policies, clinical drug programs, formulary management, and related P&T Committee activities to improve quality and affordability outcomes. This position will also partner closely with the Health Network team, so relationship and trust building skills are a must. Lastly, you will help develop and guide our medically benefited drug strategy and evaluate opportunities to reduce the total cost of care. 

About you: You have diverse clinical pharmacy experience and are excited about the opportunity to bring your medical benefit drugs experience to this role! You have a passion for positively impacting the health care system and doing what is right for our members. You are highly collaborative by nature and feel teamwork is essential for success. You are curious and thrive when you can use evidence-based research to drive decisions. You have high attention to detail and understand that one word variation can change an entire policy meaning. You have strong consultation and communication skills that lead you to excel in partnering with the right people to develop creative solutions. You aren’t afraid to present insights to various audiences and are skilled in adapting your communication approach. In this role, you will be a subject matter expert internally and externally for medical benefit drugs. 

You may be a top candidate if you have: 

• Experience with pharmacy data and analytics
• Experience with medical claims and medical data    
• Experience with developing and implementing pharmacy quality and cost savings programs  
• Program implementation experience 
• Strategic planning experience  

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coaching/mentoring experience.
• Experience partnering with sales or account management preferred.
• Strategic planning experience.
• Ability to respond to RFP/RFIs and serve as a clinical expert in strategic account meetings or finalist presentations.

Clinical Pharmacist - Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD.
• An active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in Iowa or South Dakota (individual must be licensed in the state in which they reside) is required within 6 months from date of hire.
• 3+ years of managed care pharmacy or pharmacy residency program experience. Broad understanding of the health care delivery system, managed care and pharmacy benefit management systems, plan design and overall operations.
• Ability to make effective evidence-based decisions. Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively articulate complex information across all levels of an organization. Strong presentation skills.
• Strong consulting and interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport, credibility, and collaborative partnerships with clinical peers, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & intermediate Excel skills – e.g., pivot tables, trend analysis, formulas.
• Strong knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines, and maintain awareness of implications to pharmacy.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work well independently and as a member of a cross-functional team. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Requires Active and Unrestricted Pharmacy Lic