Stryker Corporation
Pharmacist - Pharmacy Program Manager
Stryker Corporation, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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Requisition Job Description The Pharmacy Program Manager is an individual contributor (non-people manager) role. This is a remote role requiring a HIPAA‐compliant workspace and is open to qualified candidates within the United States. Usual working hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. in the time zone of residence, per business needs. There are no weekends or corporate holidays expected with this role.
Minimal travel ( Roles and Responsibilities
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care management team (nurse case managers, medical directors, dietitians, social workers) to support members on their path to better health, decrease hospital readmissions, and reduce medical costs.
Conduct comprehensive medication reviews then telephonically outreach patients to discuss findings with disease state(s) focus.
Identify and resolve medication‑related interventions including medication safety concerns and medication adherence.
Act as a “subject matter expert” for all pharmacy/medication related needs for the care management team supporting several plan sponsors.
Oversee pharmacy technician who obtains answers/resolution for pharmacy benefit and pre‑certification related issues.
Participate in case conferences, grand rounds, and plan sponsor‑requested formal clinical assessments.
Transition daily between completing independent work and collaborating with a team while prioritizing urgent needs and multitasking.
Maintain strong interpersonal and communication skills essential to communicate with members, providers, pharmacy benefit managers, and local pharmacies.
Develop and maintain working relationships with care management team as well as internal and external departments.
Aid in pharmacist team advancement through evaluating strategy and effectiveness of workflows.
Enhance clinical knowledge through attending rounds, giving presentations, composing weekly departmental newsletters, staying up to date with clinical guidelines, and collaborating with colleagues to share clinical information.
Manage pharmacist support with accountability and responsibility for an assigned team/plan sponsors and does not involve managing staff; the Pharmacy Program Manager will not have any direct reports.
Required Qualifications
Active pharmacist license in good standing in the state of residence.
6+ years of demonstrated clinical pharmacy experience, including experience in a hospital or ambulatory care setting working in a clinical role beyond a dispensing role.
Current or past employment in a hospital and/or ambulatory care setting (excluding pharmacy school clinical rotations/internship/short‑term roles) as part of a care management team.
Daily application of clinical knowledge to review medications and resolve disease‑management scenarios beyond dispensing, identifying medication‑related interventions and offering appropriate treatment options to provider.
Demonstrated ability to review and apply clinical literature/pharmacy resources to provide clinical reviews/inquiries/newsletters.
Proficiency in utilizing and navigating multiple software programs concurrently.
Preferred Qualifications
Managed care experience.
Advanced training (board‑certified pharmacist, residency, fellowship, completion of APhA certificate programs).
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience.
Strong computer skills (MS Office, Microsoft Teams, claims databases, proprietary software).
Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills within a matrix organization to solve problems and achieve team/company goals.
Ability to prioritize and multitask multiple referrals simultaneously.
Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience (patient, colleague, providers, business management, etc.).
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Education
PharmD required.
Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in state of residence.
Compensation and Work Hours
Anticipated weekly hours: 40.
Time type: Full time.
Pay range: $106,200.00 – $225,000.00. Base salary will depend on experience, education, geography and other factors. Position eligible for bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program.
Benefits We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Requisition Job Description The Pharmacy Program Manager is an individual contributor (non-people manager) role. This is a remote role requiring a HIPAA‐compliant workspace and is open to qualified candidates within the United States. Usual working hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. in the time zone of residence, per business needs. There are no weekends or corporate holidays expected with this role.
Minimal travel ( Roles and Responsibilities
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care management team (nurse case managers, medical directors, dietitians, social workers) to support members on their path to better health, decrease hospital readmissions, and reduce medical costs.
Conduct comprehensive medication reviews then telephonically outreach patients to discuss findings with disease state(s) focus.
Identify and resolve medication‑related interventions including medication safety concerns and medication adherence.
Act as a “subject matter expert” for all pharmacy/medication related needs for the care management team supporting several plan sponsors.
Oversee pharmacy technician who obtains answers/resolution for pharmacy benefit and pre‑certification related issues.
Participate in case conferences, grand rounds, and plan sponsor‑requested formal clinical assessments.
Transition daily between completing independent work and collaborating with a team while prioritizing urgent needs and multitasking.
Maintain strong interpersonal and communication skills essential to communicate with members, providers, pharmacy benefit managers, and local pharmacies.
Develop and maintain working relationships with care management team as well as internal and external departments.
Aid in pharmacist team advancement through evaluating strategy and effectiveness of workflows.
Enhance clinical knowledge through attending rounds, giving presentations, composing weekly departmental newsletters, staying up to date with clinical guidelines, and collaborating with colleagues to share clinical information.
Manage pharmacist support with accountability and responsibility for an assigned team/plan sponsors and does not involve managing staff; the Pharmacy Program Manager will not have any direct reports.
Required Qualifications
Active pharmacist license in good standing in the state of residence.
6+ years of demonstrated clinical pharmacy experience, including experience in a hospital or ambulatory care setting working in a clinical role beyond a dispensing role.
Current or past employment in a hospital and/or ambulatory care setting (excluding pharmacy school clinical rotations/internship/short‑term roles) as part of a care management team.
Daily application of clinical knowledge to review medications and resolve disease‑management scenarios beyond dispensing, identifying medication‑related interventions and offering appropriate treatment options to provider.
Demonstrated ability to review and apply clinical literature/pharmacy resources to provide clinical reviews/inquiries/newsletters.
Proficiency in utilizing and navigating multiple software programs concurrently.
Preferred Qualifications
Managed care experience.
Advanced training (board‑certified pharmacist, residency, fellowship, completion of APhA certificate programs).
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience.
Strong computer skills (MS Office, Microsoft Teams, claims databases, proprietary software).
Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills within a matrix organization to solve problems and achieve team/company goals.
Ability to prioritize and multitask multiple referrals simultaneously.
Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience (patient, colleague, providers, business management, etc.).
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Education
PharmD required.
Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in state of residence.
Compensation and Work Hours
Anticipated weekly hours: 40.
Time type: Full time.
Pay range: $106,200.00 – $225,000.00. Base salary will depend on experience, education, geography and other factors. Position eligible for bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program.
Benefits We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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