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Ochsner Health · 11 hours ago

Pharmacy Benefits Manager - MedImpact Pharmacist

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Ochsner Health is dedicated to serving and innovating in the healthcare sector since 1942. The Pharmacy Benefits Manager is responsible for managing medication utilization, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, and participating in formulary management and medication policy compliance.

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Responsibilities

Maintains the formulary

Evaluates pharmacoeconomic impact of pharmacy policy

Assures continual regulatory compliance

Educates staff, students, patients, providers and other health care professionals

Participates in professional development and continuing education

Coordinates drug shortage management strategies

Support change management with local sites related to formulary changes including communication plans, education and support

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style

Other related duties as required

Qualification

Pharmacy degreeLicense to Practice PharmacyPGY2 ResidencyDrug Information experienceInformatics experienceComputer skillsWindows applications proficiencyTeaching skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsLeadership skills

Required

School/College of Pharmacy degree

1 year experience in Drug Information, Informatics or similar field

License to Practice Pharmacy in the state of practice must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information

Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals

Knowledge and understanding of the research process including funding, design and compliance issues

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong leadership/teaching skills

Preferred

PGY2 Residency in Drug Information or Informatics

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees