Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Program Oversight

CVS Health•New York, VT

1d•$106,200 - $206,250•Remote

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. The Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Program Oversight will be responsible for the review of all CVS Caremark clinical programs at the concept phase and all current clinical programs on an annual basis or as deemed necessary to ensure regulatory compliance with Center for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), NCQA, and URAC. The key responsibilities will be the coordination of all activities including; external consultations, preparation of documentation for the review of CVS Caremark's clinical programs, distribution of meeting minutes, and participation in the Utilization Management (UM) Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Subcommittee process. Responsibilities will also include the preparation of documents and participation in support of the Caremark National P&T Committee process. The CPO clinical pharmacist will work in collaboration with the Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Omnicare, Specialty Program Development, Corporate Quality, Appeals, and other areas regarding clinical issues by communicating timely and relevant clinical information, and assisting the CPO Manager and Vice President of Clinical Affairs.

Requirements

5+ years relevant clinical pharmacist experience
Demonstrated experience in PBM clinical pharmacy space
Excellent clinical and analytical skills
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor the message to the specific audience.
Strong clinical experience in evidence-based medicine and proficient online literature retrieval (PubMed, Lexicomp, etc)
Attention to detail in authoring and editing documents for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and content.
Strong project management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated knowledge of concepts of formulary and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and clinical programs and PBM.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 5% if needed to meet business needs
Licensed pharmacist in good standing
BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from accredited school of pharmacy

Nice To Haves

Post Graduate (PGY1/PGY2) Pharmacy Residency
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
Strong clinical experience in drug information and UM program process.

Responsibilities

Review of all CVS Caremark clinical programs at the concept phase and all current clinical programs on an annual basis or as deemed necessary to ensure regulatory compliance with Center for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), NCQA, and URAC.
Coordination of all activities including external consultations, preparation of documentation for the review of CVS Caremark's clinical programs, distribution of meeting minutes, and participation in the Utilization Management (UM) Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Subcommittee process.
Preparation of documents and participation in support of the Caremark National P&T Committee process.
Work in collaboration with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Omnicare, Specialty Program Development, Corporate Quality, Appeals, and other areas regarding clinical issues by communicating timely and relevant clinical information.
Assist the CPO Manager and Vice President of Clinical Affairs.