Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

$52.17 - $73.30 - $94.43

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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: 

The Clinical Specialist manages accessibility, quality, and cost-effectiveness of drug and medical therapy for members and providers. This position focuses on initiating, supporting, and continuing cost-effective, rational drug, and disease therapy, utilizing distinct but inter-related management and cross-departmental functions.

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

• Responsible for providing clinical review support services to client plan(s) contracting for clinical services. This includes reviewing prior authorization requests and either deciding to approve or deny the request.  Support services also include, but not limited to, clinical review, analysis, recommendation, decision and documentation of prior authorization requests, medical exception requests, and requests as required by client contracts and Utilization Management delegation agreements;

• Review medication request guidelines for clinical appropriateness and operational efficiency.  Assist in the revision and creation of new or existing medication request guidelines as indicated. May consult regarding a PA request directly with a client representative or an internal Subject Matter Expert or contact a dispensing pharmacist, prescriber or prescriber representative to obtain additional information;

• Provide drug information support.  The position may also need to follow general guidance from the client on the handling of specific request types (non-formulary, quantity exceptions, etc.) Research and provide clinical literature documentation to support prior authorization decisions as indicated. 
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of utilization and compliance reporting for client plans.  Ensure timely preparation and review of plan data and client presentations, when required;

• Coordinate and assist with projects associated with prior authorization program development, implementation and internal and external communications;

Supervisory Responsibilities                                        

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Client Responsibilities

This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written).  One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

PharmD and 3+ years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 1 year of SME in respective areas

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook; good working familiarity with databases and internet searches.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

 Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Pharmacist in any state of the United States required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Excellent working knowledge of all types of pharmacy services with an emphasis on the managed health care environment.
• Expertise in clinical application of pharmacy practice.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current, unrestricted Registered Pharmacist license in the State of California or a state of the United States.

Other Skills and Abilities                                                    

Excellent working knowledge of all types of pharmacy services with an emphasis on the managed health care environment.  Expertise in clinical application of pharmacy practice.

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                                                 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

                                               

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

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Hours

This is a non-exempt position requiring one to be able to work overtime from time to time in order to get the job done.  Therefore one must have the ability to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required.  This may be changed at any time to meet the needs of the business.  The typical working hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The individual must be available to work assigned rotating weekends including on call shifts.

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.