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Anthem, Inc. Pharmacist Program Manager/VA Medicaid Health Plan in Norfolk, Virginia
Description
SHIFT: Day Job
SCHEDULE: Full-time
Your Talent. Our Vision. At Anthem, Inc., it’s a powerful combination, and the foundation upon which we’re creating greater access to care for our members, greater value for our customers, and greater health for our communities. Join us and together we will drive the future of health care.
This is an exceptional opportunity to do innovative work that means more to you and those we serve at one of America's leading health care companies and a Fortune Top 50 Company.
Pharmacist Program Mgr/VA Medicaid Health Plan
**Location: This individual must live near and eventually work out of either our Richmond Health Plan office or Virginia Beach office location.
Summary: Responsible for serving as the clinical pharmacy subject matter expert for Anthem affiliated Medicaid Health Plan in VA.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Partners with pharmacy sales and account management to win and retain pharmacy business through clinical consultation and recommendations
Acts as a support resource for the sales team regarding efforts to improve the performance of the pharmacy benefit for existing accounts
Provides ongoing support to Anthem affiliated Medicaid Health Plan regarding pharmacy clinical programs and performance goals
Provides expertise and guidance regarding drug utilization, spend and trend
Manages both internal and external stakeholder communications for assigned area
Shares insights with matrix partners during the creation and roll out of new pharmacy programs
Ensures the proper reaction to and resolution of issues concerning the pharmacy benefit program
Qualifications
Requires a current unrestricted VA state license to practice pharmacy as a registered pharmacist (RPh); minimum 2 years of managed care pharmacy experience including knowledge of current health care and managed care pharmacy practices; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
Minimum 2 years of pharmacy benefit management experience strongly preferred
Professional designation preferred
Excellent clinical skills, analytical ability, strategic planning, organizational, and leadership skills required
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint required
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Anthem, Inc. is ranked as one of America’s Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine and has been named a 2019 Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.antheminc.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Anthem promotes the delivery of services in a culturally competent manner and considers cultural competency when evaluating applicants for all Anthem positions.
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