Pharmacist Consultant (US)

Elevance Health•Metairie, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist Consultant is responsible for supporting disease management programs and physicians care plans through drug therapy evaluation and consultation for program participants. This role requires associates to work from the posted locations full-time, enabling consistent face-to-face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement. This policy promotes an environment built on in-person interaction, communication, and immediate support. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law. Must reside in the state of Louisiana and live within commuting distance of our office location: 3850 N CAUSEWAY BLVD METAIRIE, LA 70002.

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.