Pharmacy Manager
MedOne Pharmacy Benefit Solutions
1 Positions
ID: 21009
Posted On 09/26/2022
Job Overview
Company & Position Overview
MedOne is a pharmacy benefit management (“PBM”) company, licensed as a third-party administrator (TPA) by the State of Iowa. MedOne is headquartered in Dubuque, IA and owns and operates its own specialty and mail-order pharmacy, MedOne Pharmacy Services. We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead our pharmacy. The Pharmacy Manager will support in the clinical and financial aspects of the business by working with patients, medical professionals, plan sponsors, third-party payors, and other members of the MedOne team under the direction of the VP of Clinical Services.
Job Functions
- Responsible for providing leadership, mentoring and supervision to all staff in the pharmacy and fulfills duties as the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
- Responsible for enacting policies and procedures to ensure and maintain compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including but not limited to non-resident and resident licensure requirements, drug storage, drug delivery, and patient safety requirements
- Obtain and maintain all required pharmacy licenses and permits required for the pharmacy and responsible for maintaining all licenses in good standing
- Assures appropriate pharmacy operations by maintaining optimal staffing, reconciling claim payments, coordinating contracts, and continually identifying and implementing performance improvement opportunities.
- Direct pharmacy support staff and technicians in the daily activities as it pertains to clinical and distributive activities
- Responsible for quality assurance and accurate tracking of all medications, including specialty pharmacy products, prior to dispensing and delivery
- Perform duties related to drug utilization review including concurrent, retrospective, and prospective components
- Monitor, measure and report the health outcomes and progress of patients in response to drug therapy
- Provide member communications related to drug-therapy plans, plan requirements, medication counseling, and medication therapy management services
- Manage the daily operations of the pharmacy, which include product preparation, product verification, packaging, and shipping of prescriptions
- Provide clinical expertise to physicians, pharmacists, and specialty pharmacy providers on behalf of patients and clients
- Assist in the clinical functions of MedOne Pharmacy Benefit Solutions, including supporting the clinical review/prior authorization process and disease state management programs as needed
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD with current unrestricted licensure as a RPh in the State of Iowa or the ability to gain licensure within 4 months of employment
- Unrestricted licensure as a RPh in all states requiring such pharmacist licensure for pharmacy licensure, or the ability to gain licensure within 1 year of employment
- High degree of emphasis on problem-solving skills, including identifying and accepting a challenging situation and creating and implementing a solution
- Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on attention to detail
- Excellent internal and external customer service skills
- Ability to work with a team
- Have a general understanding of and perform in compliance with all applicable accreditation standard practices including URAC standards, ACHC, NCQA, NABP digital pharmacy
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Prior manager, PIC, or other leadership experience highly preferred
- Knowledge of the PBM industry, formulary management, pharmacy claims and managed care principles and practices is preferred
- Residency experience is preferred
Work Hours:
- Full-time position
- Located at the Corporate Office – Dubuque, IA
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Matching 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays and Birthdays
- Gym Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Growth Opportunities
Why join the MedOne Movement?
To help people conveniently access the most appropriate prescription treatment at the most affordable price.
Our Core Values:
- Prioritize your well-being
- Act as a MedOne team
- Care for Members with Compassion
- Strive to exceed client expectations
- Do the right things for the right reasons
- Bring your best
- Challenge the status quo