Pharmacist Consultant (US)

Elevance Health • Metairie, LA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Must reside in the state of Louisiana and live within commuting distance of our office location: 3850 N CAUSEWAY BLVD METAIRIE, LA 70002 The Pharmacist Consultant is responsible for supporting disease management programs and physicians care plans through drug therapy evaluation and consultation for program participants . How you'll make a difference: Provides evaluation of member Rx needs and therapies through review of medication history to determine if medications are appropriate. Assesses member compliance with plan through direct contact with members and their physicians. Determines potential barriers to compliance and identifies solutions to overcome barriers. Ensures that members understand appropriate use of current prescriptions. Reviews medications with physicians when therapies do not meet national standards and counsels physicians around alternative medications. Serves as a resource to the clinical team in disease management and other clinical areas.

Requirements

• Requires BA/BS in Pharmacy and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current valid active and unrestrictive RPh license required.

Nice To Haves

• PharmD preferred.
• Experience with direct patient counseling or education preferred.
• May require response during non-standard hours.
• Managed Care experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation of member Rx needs and therapies through review of medication history to determine if medications are appropriate.
• Assesses member compliance with plan through direct contact with members and their physicians.
• Determines potential barriers to compliance and identifies solutions to overcome barriers.
• Ensures that members understand appropriate use of current prescriptions.
• Reviews medications with physicians when therapies do not meet national standards and counsels physicians around alternative medications.
• Serves as a resource to the clinical team in disease management and other clinical areas.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level