Pharmacist - IntePros : Job Details

Pharmacist Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Pharmacist to join our collaborative team, supporting prescribing providers and members by answering complex pharmaceutical queries related to Medicare Part D formulary changes. The role will focus on offering clinical guidance, recommending medication alternatives within drug classes, and addressing questions about drugs impacted by formulary changes, with a specific emphasis on supporting senior patients under the Inflation Reduction Act. This position does not involve direct patient interaction but will require liaising with providers and relaying information through customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical support to prescribing providers by offering drug class alternatives and addressing escalated pharmaceutical queries, primarily through chat functions such as Teams Messenger.
• Navigate multiple internal systems to identify medications within drug classes and ensure the best alternatives for patients are recommended.
• Offer expert guidance on formulary changes affecting Medicare Part D members, helping providers manage medication costs under the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team including medical directors, providers, and customer service representatives.
• Assist with complex pharmaceutical questions and assess the full clinical picture to offer effective, clear solutions.
• Undergo a training period to become familiar with health plan formularies and internal systems, preparing to handle high volumes of calls and emails by mid-November.

Required Skills:

• Active PA and NJ Pharmacist license required.
• Strong clinical pharmaceutical background, with PharmD qualification.
• Experience navigating formularies and identifying alternatives within drug subclasses.
• Ability to handle clinically complex questions with ease.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging with prescribing providers.
• Problem-solving skills, able to assess the full picture and offer appropriate drug alternatives.
• Flexibility in shifting between multiple tasks and platforms efficiently.
• Familiarity with various systems for identifying medications within drug classes.
• Health plan experience, particularly in Medicare/Part D.
• Experience in retail pharmacy.

Ideal Candidate:

• A problem solver with a strong clinical mindset.
• Comfortable working with different teams and discussing medications with providers at various clinical levels.
• Able to quickly gather information across different systems to offer concise and effective solutions.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling complex clinical issues.