Formulary Operations Pharmacist

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Location: Hybrid (Local to New York, New York; Denver, Colorado; or Charlotte, North Carolina area) 

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 provides  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 the development, implementation, maintenance, and quality control of Medicare Part D formularies, utilization management, and clinical adjudication drug lists 

• Leads and supports the preparation of monthly and annual files for CMS formulary submissions, member formulary drug lists and look up tools, and utilization management criteria 

• Expanded scope of responsibilities across other non-Medicare business lines when needed, driving alignment, operational excellence, and strategic execution across diverse functions 

• Evaluate drugs and drug classes,  to provide formulary positioning and utilization management recommendations, and update formulary management strategies and associated adjudication requirements to operationalize 

• Evaluates the appropriateness of and operationalizes custom 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 the comprehensive testing of client formulary and benefit elections 

• Supports custom 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 

• Serves as 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 

• Provides cross functional support for claims troubleshooting within the adjudication platform 

• Monitors and analyzes regulatory 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 the development of project plans to meet new CMS requirements, and supports cross functional teams with implementation of programs to meet requirements 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree from an accredited institution 

• Current, unrestricted registered pharmacist license(s) 

• Residency/fellowship preferred 

• 2+ years of Medicare formulary 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 large datasets  required 

• 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 

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite with stong emphasis in Microsoft Excel  required

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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—$140,000 USDNew York, NY Salary Range$125,000—$140,000 USDDenver, CO Salary Range$125,000—$140,000 USDCharlotte, NC Salary Range$125,000—$140,000 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.

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