Aspen QA Pharmacist

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

$108,515 - $152,464 - $196,412

“Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors.  A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate.”

This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.

At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!

Job Description

Summary

About Aspen RxHealth

Aspen RxHealth, a part of MedImpact, is revolutionizing clinical pharmacy services by offering services and solutions to drive medication adherence, quality measures including member experience and Star Ratings, all while optimizing reimbursements and plan performance. Aspen RxHealth leverages the untapped potential of the pharmacist and patient relationship. Our community delivers high-quality services to some of our nation’s largest health plans and risk-bearing providers. Aspen RxHealth pharmacists are intelligently matched with patients via our clinical workflow application to drive down costs while improving quality measures and member experience.

Summary:

The Quality Assurance Pharmacist at Aspen RxHealth helps support the overall vision, goals, and objectives for pharmacist facing solutions. The in-house Quality Assurance Pharmacist functions primarily as a clinical quality assurance auditor and may have other duties from time to time such as completing telephonic clinical consultations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Audit consultations submitted by community pharmacists and provide clear, constructive, written feedback on established documents.

• Deliver patient-care opportunities when needed. Examples include but are not limited to: Providing Medication Therapy Management consultations to patients or occasional telephonic outreach to prescribers, patients or pharmacies.
• Support quality monitoring and performance improvement of MTM-specific and overall, Aspen RxHealth system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities        

 No supervisory responsibilities

                                   

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist is required, with a valid pharmacy license.
• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college/university.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Active and current pharmacy license in any state required.
• Residency and Board certification preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strongly preferred: Pharmacists fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Cantonese, Korean, or Vietnamese.
• Tasks are repetitive in nature and require meeting established production quotas.
• Strong clinical skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Ability to efficiently navigate multiple windows and screens simultaneously.
• Quick learner that is adept at utilizing various software applications while adhering to instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.

Reasoning Ability

                                   

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical Skills

• Candidates must have an understanding of pharmaceutical calculations including fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percentages, and medication dosing.

     

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a variety of people such as managers, colleagues, and clients.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Composure

Decision Quality

Organizational Agility

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Peer Relations

Time Management

Dealing with Ambiguity

Learning on the Fly

Political Savvy

Adherence to procedures

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Work Location

This position works on-site at the San Diego Headquarters or other company location (or from a remote location with management approval based on business requirements). Must be available for regular interactions and coordination of work with other employees and colleagues.  

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring the incumbent to work the hours required to fully accomplish job responsibilities and reasonably meet deadlines for work deliverables. The individual must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required.  Work hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business.  Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Travel

This position requires no travel; however attendance may be required at various local conferences and meetings.

The Perks:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays
• Incentive Compensation
• 401K with Company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to www.medimpact.com/careers

MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego,
California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans

OSHA/ADA:

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.