Director of Pharmacy

Responsibilities

Prominence Health is a value-based care organization bridging the gap between affiliated health systems and independent providers, building trust and collaboration between the two. Prominence Health creates value for populations and providers to strengthen integrated partnership, advance market opportunities, and improve outcomes for our patients and members. Founded in 1993, Prominence Health started as a health maintenance organization (HMO) and was acquired by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in 2014. Prominence Health serves members, physicians, and health systems across Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Accountable Care Organizations, and commercial payer partnerships. Prominence Health is committed to transforming healthcare delivery by improving health outcomes while controlling costs and enhancing the patient experience.

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Job Summary:

The Director, Pharmacy manages drug utilization and expense in order to achieve specific budget targets, while supporting Prominence Health Plan’s (PHP) mission and goals. In this capacity, the Director:

1. Develops, implements, monitors and, as needed, refines a comprehensive pharmacy program for the provision of quality, cost-effective pharmaceuticals for PHP members.
2. Manages daily operations associated with administering pharmacy benefits.
3. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards associated with pharmacy department operations and benefit plan administration.
4. Participates in development of disease management programs, QI initiatives, provider network education efforts and other PHP projects, as related to pharmaceutical and prescribing issues and implements programs to support enterprise objectives.

Benefit Highlights

• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

Regulatory Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree strongly preferred, current pharmacy license required; ASHP-accredited residency preferred
• Medicare Part D experience a plus
• >5 years’ experience in managed care and/or integrated delivery systems
• > 5 years’ experience in managing staff and department operations
• Experience with Pharmacy Benefit Management, Pharmaceutical Contracting, and Pharmacy Utilization Management
• Experience working with physician groups and their staff

Skills

• Ability to organize, interpret and distill large volumes of data formats and accurately communicates issues to all constituents, i.e. providers, administration, and staff. Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in pharmacy computer applications, claims/billing processing and clinical information systems.
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to employ strategic thinking and planning.
• Excellent management skills, ability to multi-task, customer-focused orientation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively at all levels within the organization.

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