Clinical Review Pharmacist

Title: Clinical Review Pharmacist

Location: Buffalo 

Job Description:
 

We're excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration.

Overview

The Clinical Review Pharmacist shall assist the Supervising Pharmacist, Prior Authorizations in formulary management including, but not limited to: overseeing the prior authorization process, utilization review reporting, pharmacy and therapeutics committee activities, communication with physicians and pharmacists, administration of appeals and grievances, and communication with staff on departmental policies and procedures.  On call duties are a requirement of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of New York required.

• Five (5) years of pharmacy experience required; professional experience providing pharmaceutical care, preferred.

• PC and windows skills required.  Proficiency with pharmacy computer systems preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience communicating with other health care professionals.

• Strong clinical knowledge base kept current through educational endeavors and professional affiliations; strong comprehension of pharmaceutical managed care issues.

• Proven examples of displaying the PBD values: Trusted Advisor, Innovative, Excellence, Guardianship, Dedication and Caring.

Essential Accountabilities

• Knowledge of all aspects of the prior authorization, appeals and grievance processes.

• Knowledge of clinical protocols, policies and procedures required to administer the pharmacy benefit with consistency and expediency.

• Prepare communication as required.

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Hiring Compensation Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually

Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience. 

In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.