Formulary Operations Pharmacist Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Denver, Colorado, United S

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Location: Hybrid (Local to NewYork, New York; Denver, Colorado; or Charlotte, North Carolinaarea) Position Summary The Formulary Operations Pharmacist – Medicare is responsible for providing operational support for the evaluation, implementation, and maintenance of Medicare Part D formularies and utilization management. This individual supports creation and maintenance of formulary and utilization management lists, preparation of CMS formulary files and member formulary drug lists, preparation and review of updates for implementation, and other formulary and utilization management related tasks and processes. The role requires strong cross functional collaboration and communication skills, and an understanding of Medicare Part D formulary management processes and related CMS rules and regulations. The position also provide s support to non-Medicare formulary management tasks as opportunities arise. Position Responsibilities Maintain standard and custom formularies for the Medicare line of business in accordance with CMS Medicare guidelines Supports thedevelopment, implementation, maintenance, and quality control of Medicare Part D formularies, utilization management, and clinical adjudication drug lists Leadsand supports thepreparation of monthly and annual files for CMS formulary submissions, member formulary drug lists and look up tools, andutilization management criteria Expanded scope ofresponsibilities across other non-Medicare business lines when needed, driving alignment, operational excellence, and strategic execution across diverse functions Evaluate drugsanddrugclasses,toprovideformulary positioning and utilization management recommendations, and update formulary management strategies and associated adjudication requirements to operationalize Evaluates theappropriateness of and operationalizescustom client formulary and benefit change requests within the formulary and adjudication platform Creates customized marketing materials, including but not limited to member formulary drug lists, utilization management criteria documentation, and web-based look up tools Supports thecomprehensive testing of client formulary and benefit elections Supportscustom formulary client trade and rebate strategy evaluation Identifies opportunities for automation and collaborates with Analytics to streamline processes and workflows Analyzes pharmacy cost of care and clinical updates for the development of formulary management programs and utilization management edits Provides clinical support to operational teams and clients during implementations Servesas the clinical operations liaison to assist with ad-hoc sales requests and strategic communications for clients to provide expert insights from a clinical perspective Quality assurance checks of Formulary Specialist activities, with emphasis on actions impacting adjudication of claims for accuracy Providescross functional support for claimstroubleshooting within the adjudication platform Monitorsand analyzesregulatory and legislative requirements for Medicare Leads and supports timely submission of all required reporting to State and Federal regulators, such as required formulary submissions to Health Plan Management System (HPMS) Supports thedevelopment of project plans to meet new CMS requirements, and supportscross functional teams with implementation of programs to meet requirements Leadsformulary change processes within URAC/NCQA/CMS guidelines SupportsPharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee items, as required Maintainsand updatesthe Rx pharmaceutical pipeline,development of monthly newsletters, and other client communicationsas needed Developsclinical criteria for review as needed SupportsCMSProgram Audits as a formulary administration subject matter expert and provide necessary input of information to complete any auditor requested deliverables, including but not limited to root cause analysis, beneficiary impact analysis, and corrective action plans SupportsQualityImprovement projects, clinical value projects,and continuous improvement initiatives,as needed SupportsRequest for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions, as needed Support general business needs and operations, as needed Supportsreview of new regulatory guidance and regulations that impact formulary administration and provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders for compliant action Maintainscompliance with all regulatory and organizational deadlines Responsible for adherence to theJudiRx Code of Conduct including reporting of noncompliance Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed Minimum Qualifications Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree from an accredited institution Current, unrestricted registered pharmacist license(s) 2+years ofMedicareformulary experience working for a health plan or PBM Knowledge of formulary development and maintenance processes Knowledge of highly managed specialty medications/strategy Knowledge of rebate and financial implications of formulary strategies Experience working with largedatasetsrequired Ability to independently identify, research, and resolve issues Ability to balance multiple complex projects simultaneously Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays consistent with industry demands Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Extremely flexible, highly organized, and able to shift priorities easily Attention to detail & commitment to delivering high quality work product ProficientinMicrosoft office suite withstongemphasisinMicrosoftExcel required This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, knowledge, skills, and location of the job. Remote, US Salary Range

$125,000 - $135,000 USD

New York, NY Salary Range

$125,000 - $135,000 USD

Denver, CO Salary Range

$125,000 - $135,000 USD

Charlotte, NC Salary Range

$125,000 - $135,000 USD

All employees are responsible for adherence to the Judi Health Code of Conduct including the reporting of non-compliance. This position description is designed to be flexible, allowing management the opportunity to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed to best meet organizational goals. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Judi Health, LLC