Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Job Location: Newark, NJ (Remote)
Job Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Shift: 8 to 5 standard working hours
Pay Rate: $45.00 - $48.00/hr. on W2

• The Clinical Pharmacist serves as an internal and external clinical resource responsible for supporting Star/HEDIS quality measures and pharmacy department initiatives.
• This role focuses on identifying Star/HEDIS measure needs, developing programs, and managing initiatives to achieve 5-Star ratings.
• The pharmacist will collaborate with health systems, vendors, retail pharmacies, and internal stakeholders to improve clinical outcomes, quality measures, and cost-effective care.
• The position requires extensive knowledge of Medicare Part D Star programs, HEDIS measures, and healthcare quality improvement initiatives.

• Active Pharmacist license in the State of New Jersey
• Strong knowledge of CMS Star and HEDIS quality measures
• Experience in Health Plan, Medicare, Clinical Customer Service, or Retail Pharmacy Management
• Project management experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Manage outreach efforts and drive performance for Star/HEDIS clinical programs
• Coordinate activities between the pharmacy department, health systems, and healthcare providers
• Support Medicare Part D Star programs including Adherence (DM, RAS, Statins), SUPD, MTM, and CMR initiatives
• Monitor daily clinical activities and ensure achievement of Star/HEDIS measure goals
• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical pharmacy solutions to improve quality outcomes and reduce costs
• Serve as the clinical liaison between the pharmacy department and health systems
• Conduct member, provider, and pharmacy outreach interventions as needed
• Track, analyze, and report program performance, patient interventions, and disease management outcomes
• Collaborate with data teams to develop metrics and monitor quality, cost, and healthcare trends within Medicare populations
• Maintain program documentation and ensure effective communication across departments.

• 2-5 years of Pharmacy experience
• Experience in Health Plans, Medicare, Retail Pharmacy Management, or Clinical Customer Service preferred
• Experience with CMS Star/HEDIS quality improvement initiatives preferred.

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Current Pharmacist License in the State of New Jersey.