Medicare PartD Pharmacy Resident

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Detroit, MI

Emergent Holdings

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Non-Manager

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: <p>The purpose of the Medicare Part D PGY1 residency program is to empower and educate the resident in all areas of Medicare Part D practice, including but not limited to:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Formulary Management (including Rebates)&nbsp;</li> <li>Pharmacy and Regulatory Compliance and Audit&nbsp;</li> <li>Pharmacy Benefits Management&nbsp;</li> <li>Clinical Pharmacy Programs&nbsp;</li> <li>Plan Performance and Quality Assurance&nbsp;</li> <li>Medicare Part B and D Prior Authorizations and Appeals&nbsp;</li> <li>Product Development&nbsp;</li> <li>Administration and Leadership&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /></li> </ul> <p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Work is performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards.&nbsp;</p> <p>The salary for this position is $54,500.00.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assist Senior Leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of Medicare Part D products, programs, and services such as submission of the CMS bid.&nbsp;</li> <li>Help to develop, implement and maintain utilization management and drug utilization review programs.&nbsp;</li> <li>Serve as a key clinical support person for processing drug information inquiries.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in the Pharmacy &amp; Therapeutics committee, making both clinical and financial formulary recommendations.&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop, implement and continually update physician and patient educational materials.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work with various internal departments to develop sound clinical programs as well as monitor and report effectiveness and overall cost savings related to these programs.&nbsp;</li> <li>Promotion of appropriate prescribing behavior among BCBSM participating physicians for the Medicare Part D population.&nbsp;</li> <li>Propose, plan, execute, and review quality assurance activities related to medication reconciliation, academic detailing and controlled substance clinical reviews.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist with oversight of the Part D Medication Therapy Management program, including vendor management and MTM program submission to CMS.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepare, review and conduct presentations and/or continuing education programs to various audiences, including providers and internal pharmacy and medical staff.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist with internal and CMS audits, and other Part D operational areas, such as transition monitoring and 1/1 readiness.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in the review of prior authorizations for drugs covered under Medicare Part D and Part B.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participation in the development and execution of initiatives to improve the Medicare Stars quality measures, especially focusing on medication adherence programs.&nbsp;</li> <li>Completion of a pharmacy research project, including a poster presentation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate with the formulary team to help with the drug rebate program, formulary development and the Coverage Determinations, Appeals and Grievance process.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist with the Part D component of Requests for Proposals from prospective client groups.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical programs based on data analysis.&nbsp;</li> <li>Aid in the management of high-cost specialty medications.</li> <li>Actively participate in the education of pharmacy students, both as a lecturer at the Wayne State University College of Pharmacy, and by precepting pharmacy interns and students on rotation.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
Requirements: <strong>EDUCATION:&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /> <ul> <li>Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.&nbsp;</li> <li>PharmD program GPA of at least 3.0 is highly preferred.</li> <li>Possess current Michigan Pharmacist License within 90 days of start of position.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>EXPERIENCE:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Managed care pharmacy work or internship experience is strongly preferred.&nbsp;</li> <li>Thorough knowledge and practical application of the principles of evidence-based medicine.</li> <li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).&nbsp;</li> <li>Must be experienced and confident in communicating with other health care professionals.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /></li> </ul> <p><strong>SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:&nbsp;<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Must have superior oral and written communication skills and expertise in the design of presentations.&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent customer service skills.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple tasks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work well both in teams and independently.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to problem-solve and consensus-build.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong commitment to accuracy, especially in the communication of clinical information.&nbsp;</li> <li>Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.&nbsp;</li> </ul>