Manager Pharmacy Specialty

Shift: Part time, 20 hours (Benefits eligible), Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm PT. Some Fridays may be flexible for virtual work. This role requires associates to work from the Vancouver, WA location full-time, enabling consistent face-to-face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement.

About the role

The Manager Pharmacy Specialty is responsible for oversight of the daily duties and responsibilities for the provision of specialty pharmacy services and management of key specialty pharmacy accounts for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Trains and manages performance of pharmacist and pharmacy technician staff in the provision of specialty pharmacy services as it relates to patient services, physician account management, and clinical expertise.
• Maximizes the efficiency and productivity of the pharmacy and delivery operations.
• Provides leadership in the ongoing management of patients throughout intake, care provision, and distribution of drugs and supplies.
• Leads in-service and participates in professional conferences as the opportunity arises.
• Assists in the design, development, and execution of clinical outcomes and accreditation programs.
• Identifies opportunities and weaknesses, collaboratively designs, and deploys effective solutions.
• Answers and initiates phone calls related to providing pharmaceutical care; documents all activities comprehensively and appropriately.
• Performs dispensing, delivery, and inventory duties as needed; fulfills the duties of the patient care coordinator/pharmacy technician when required.
• Supports billing and revenue cycle through timely management of back-end billing and front-end verification and authorization.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS in Pharmacy or a PharmD and minimum of 3 years of related pharmacy experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Must possess an active, valid, current unrestricted pharmacy license (RPH) for the applicable state or territory of the United States.
• For Paragon and Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD preferred.
• Willingness to travel for training preferred.
• Additional licenses in Texas, Oregon, and/or Alaska preferred.
• Willingness to obtain additional licensures within 90-days of employment preferred.

Pay

For candidates working in Washington State, the salary range for this specific position is $177,267.46 to $265,901.84 for full time (40 hours) or $88,633.73 to $132,950.92 for part time (20 hours). The salary offered is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, and 401(k) contribution with match.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase plan.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.