Job description
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the daily activities of the pharmacy programs. Assists with the development and execution of numerous initiatives that improve the quality or cost effectiveness of drug therapy in coordination with other care team members and physicians as identified.Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Provide direct face-to-face or telephonic pharmaceutical care services to ambulatory care patients in a clinical setting and promote appropriate, safe and cost-effective drug therapy to improve patients’ quality of life.
Perform patient medication therapy monitoring and disease state management counseling.
Document pharmaceutical interventions within the electronic medical record.
Assist patients and physicians with medication profiles and facilitate prior authorization as related to patient and point of care need. Maintain significant physician engagement and support within an assigned geographic area.
Assist in the development and presentation of educational materials for patients and providers.
Respond to phone inquiries (including but not limited to drug information, eligibility, health plan navigation) for both internal (Markets, Specialists, Medical Directors) and external (Pharmacists, Physicians, Patients) customers. Serve as a drug information resource to the clinical team, assigned prescribers, and patients.
Proactively conduct analysis of care setting drug utilization data to identify trends, develop strategies, and implement comprehensive programs to improve patient outcomes.
Responsible for utilizing available data to implement health plan pharmacy initiatives, such as HEDIS/Star measures and Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP).
Utilize Pharmacy Benefit Manager resources and maintain comprehensive knowledge base on all heath plan pharmacy benefits.
Serve in the capacity of clinical preceptor to provide oversight of students and/or residents to execute specific outreach programs including HEDIS/Star measures, MTMP, and other initiatives.
Participate in patient rounds as a member of the multidisciplinary care team where applicable.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- PharmD or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with advanced degree
- Registered Pharmacist in state of Georgia
- Three or more years of pharmacy experience
- Knowledge of computer applications, including pharmacy claims systems
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements with emphasis on Medicare
- Managed care pharmacy experiential rotation or residency
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 104,600 - 174,300 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna .
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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