Clinical Pharmacist
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Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist improving medication adherence and quality measures for Healthfirst’s Essential Plan and Medicare members. Supporting outreach, regulatory compliance, and clinical pharmacy initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Support initiatives to resolve gaps in care through direct provider and member outreach, collaboration with provider engagement, and leveraging pharmacy network capabilities
- Ensure recommendations are consistent with the latest guidelines or supported by clinical compendia
- Provide clinical pharmacy support to pharmacy technicians conducting member outreaches regarding medication adherence
- Resolve barriers to adherence and use motivational interviewing to improve member health
- Collaborate with Marketing, IT, and Enterprise Analytics on strategic digital communication channels for member outreach
- Identify and resolve same-day member grievances according to policies and procedures
- Oversee and maintain compliance with State and Federal agencies
- Precept Pharmacy Residents and Students
- Ensure clinical criteria comply with CMS and NYSDOH requirements
- Research drug information to maintain drug knowledge and disease-state understanding
- Review monthly reports and provide feedback on trends, efficiency, and innovation
- Assist in regulatory and compliance audits for all plans
- Perform additional duties as assigned or required
Requirements:
- Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
- Registered Pharmacist, with a state license in good standing
- Work experience requiring written and verbal clinical communication that is clear, concise, grammatically correct, and professional
- Knowledge of specialty pharmaceuticals and billing practices in the medical and pharmacy benefits
- Bilingual in English and one or more language(s): Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese may be required based on business needs
- Ability to work well in a team environment and be a team player
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Passion for learning, promoting the profession of pharmacy, and interest in growing skills in a dynamic environment with various opportunities
- Knowledge of regulations of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services including but not limited to National and Local Coverage Determinations
- Ability to lead large and small working meetings
- PC Skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint (creating presentations and slides), and Excel (Pivot tables)
- Licensed pharmacist in good standing
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Life insurance
- 401k contributions
- Competitive compensation and benefits package














