Clinical Pharmacist

About the role

The Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical support for a wide range of pharmacy management programs designed to encourage appropriate utilization of the BCBSMS pharmacy and medical benefits in collaboration with the Manager, Clinical Pharmacy and Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Manager, Clinical Pharmacy to obtain and analyze available internal data and external prescription drug data to formulate recommendations for prescription drug program benefit design.
• Day-to-day review of drug database information for pharmacy benefits administration.
• Initial drug prior authorization requests.
• Drug re-authorizations requests.
• Drug appeals.

Requirements

• A current Mississippi pharmacist license (or intent to get same).
• A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and a residency are preferred.
• Proven clinical pharmacy knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Proven knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Access, Showcase and other software tools is preferred.
• Previous managed care or pharmacy benefits management experience preferred.
• Proven project management and problem solving skills.
• Understands basic economic principals and can apply them to the pharmacy management setting.

Qualifications

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field.