Clinical Pharmacist Client Manager
Work from home within Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah
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Who We Are Looking For:
Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of Pharmacists are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Pharmacy Services team, our Clinical Pharmacist Client Manager is responsible for providing clinical guidance, reporting, program recommendations and benefit strategies in support of the Pharmacy Sales and Account Management goals. Works in collaboration with the Pharmacy Sales and Account Management team. Identifies, leads, and measures the impact of pharmacy program opportunities that impact client cost, utilization, and quality metrics. Synthesizes client utilization data, benefit designs, employee value proposition goals, and pharmacy clinical programs and provides client specific recommendations to improve pharmacy program performance. Provides professional and clinical expertise for Pharmacy clients in making clinical decisions based on best practices in applying evidence-based medicine evaluations to determine the best quality medication choices that represent the best value in efficacy and safety. Assists the Pharmacy Sales and Account Management Team in planning, developing, and implementing clinical strategies for Pharmacy clients with respect to formulary management, drug utilization management, medication therapy management programs, quality initiatives and drug information and education – all in service of making our members’ health journeys easier.
Are you looking for a position where evidence-based medicine meets innovative healthcare solutions? Are you the pharmacist who sees the bigger picture beyond the prescription counter? Then this role may be the perfect fit.
What You Bring to Cambia:
Qualifications:
BS or Pharm.D. (preferred) degree in Pharmacy with the appropriate states' Pharmacy license.
In addition to the registered pharmacist license, successful completion of a pharmacy residency, or advanced degree in health-related field preferred with four years of experience in a clinical ambulatory care/hospital setting, or equivalent experience and at least three years’ experience with pharmacy sales, business development or pharmacy benefit management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be an active and unrestricted licensed pharmacist in state of practice.
Skills and Attributes:
Comprehensive expertise in pharmacy benefit management, benefit design, pharmacy products/services, competitive market offerings, and health plan structures with thorough understanding of healthcare economics and pharmaceutical industry dynamics
Deep clinical pharmacy knowledge with ability to apply evidence-based medicine principles to formulary design, medication coverage policies, and medication management solutions in clinical care settings
Skilled at interpreting complex clinical information, claims data, and regulatory requirements to develop practical business solutions and meet quarterly clinical reporting goals
Strong business analytical and project management capabilities with understanding of pharmacy/provider service reimbursement structures
Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired
Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service, build lasting client relationships, and collaborate effectively in team environments
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including effective presentation skills for diverse audiences ranging from clients to senior management
Strong negotiation capabilities with demonstrated success in managing professional relationships, client expectations, and developing creative solutions for existing and prospective clients
What You Will Do at Cambia:
Develop and maintain clinical client-business relationships while identifying and assisting in the development of new products and services specific to ASO groups
Create clinical content for presentations and educational materials to inform potential or existing clients, members, and providers about Pharmacy Services products, medication coverage choices, comparative effectiveness, and coverage determinations
Provide clinical pharmacy consultation supporting business plan development, sales, revenue, expense controls, and promoting Pharmacy Services presence while ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business through proactive issue resolution
Collect, analyze, interpret, and forecast healthcare cost information based on prescribing patterns and medication utilization reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to pharmacy clients
Deliver creative thinking and leadership to accomplish quality improvement and cost-effective prescription drug program goals while providing clinical context for coverage recommendations on prior authorizations, appeals, retrospective claim reviews, and audits
Provide consultative expertise to internal and external decision-making bodies including Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees and Medication Policy Groups regarding formulary and medication coverage policy considerations
Support effective clinical consultation to diverse stakeholders including members, medical directors, account representatives, case managers, customer services, appeals/grievance panels, and external providers based on medication coverage policies, member benefit contracts, and provider contracts
Work Environment
Occasional travel required, locally or out of state.
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The expected hiring range for a Clinical Pharmacist Client Manager is $136,000 - $184,000 depending on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history. The bonus target for this position is 15%. The current full salary range for this role is $128,000 - $208,000.
About Cambia
Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.
Why Join the Cambia Team?
At Cambia, you can:
We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.
In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:
Learn more about our benefits.
We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
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