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The Sr. Manager, Pharmacy Benefits is responsible for the overall leadership & management of all pharmacy benefit plans. The Sr. Manager is responsible for oversight of the benefit, partnership with the PBM, providing guidance on regulatory changes, reviewing and leading responses for policy changes, and maintaining compliance with all Federal and State agencies. In addition, the Sr. Manager will maintain an aptitude for the Medicare Part D and the Medicare health plan business, considers Healthfirst’s position within the industry and assists in the development of a strategic direction of the organization as it relates to pharmacy benefits. The Sr. Manager will also maintain a well-functioning team that develops and maintains flawless Medicare pharmacy benefits for Healthfirst Medicare members.
Job Responsibility:
Works collaboratively to design and manage the Healthfirst Pharmacy Benefit for all plans
Strategically leads the development, planning and implementation of the annual pharmacy benefit cycle to ensure that pharmacy benefits are in-line with Healthfirst Product Strategy, PBM capabilities and regulatory timeframes
Reviews and facilitates the response and/or the action plan for all applicable CMS memos and other notifications
Collaborates with Pharmacy, Actuary, Finance, Medical Economics and Product teams to analyze and present monthly cost trends for all lines of business
Partners with designated team members to develop, coordinate and manage drug related medical coverage policies
Supports pharmacy leadership efforts to drive improvement of product quality goals
Manages the Benefits team and works with others on the Pharmacy team to oversee administration and monitoring of pharmacy benefit operations along with oversight of the PBM
Performs Utilization Management reviews of relevant drugs when necessary
Assists in regulatory and compliance audits for all designated plans. Acts as pharmacy department liaison with vendors and regulatory organizations completing audits for applicable plans
Completes all required company compliance standards required
Additional duties as necessary
Requirements:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution
Licensed Pharmacist in good standing
Knowledge of regulations of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the New York State Department of Health
Knowledge of specialty pharmaceuticals and billing practices in the medical and pharmacy benefits
Experience with pharmacy benefit management oversight including maintaining policies and procedures related to formulary design and utilization management processes
Nice to have:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience, overseeing a reputable Medicare, Medicaid, or Commercial Pharmacy Benefit Management program for a PBM or health plan
Maintain an active National Certification for Pharmacy and/or Healthcare professionals
PGY1 Managed Care Residency
Eligible to practice pharmacy in the state of New York