Clinical Pharmacist

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

Bring your strengths to 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. 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. Upon starting, you will play a key role in performing clinical review of medication appeal requests and later will likely dive into additional formulary development and P&T-related support. 

About you: You have diverse clinical pharmacy experience and are excited about the opportunity to bring your skills to a health plan! 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. You are experienced in clinical appeal reviews and communicating actionable insights of your reviews. You aren’t afraid to learn and take on something new – this excites you! Top candidates will have managed-care pharmacy experience. 

If this sounds like you, consider applying to our Clinical Pharmacist opening today! 

This position will work a hybrid schedule of at least 3 days in a Wellmark office, with 2 days remote option. This exempt position will need to work until approximately 5:30pm Central Time each weekday to cover incoming afternoon workload. Subject to change to meet business needs. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications - Must have:

• Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD
• Licensure:  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 License in a state within the United States

Preferred Qualifications - Great to have:

• Coaching/mentoring experience.
• Experience partnering with sales or account management preferred.

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