Pharmacist, Principal - Oncology - BCOP- Prior Authorization
About The Position
The Prior Authorization (PA) team utilizes clinical knowledge to review authorization requests for coverage under the outpatient pharmacy benefit. The Principal Pharmacist, Oncology Drug Utilization Review, works as part of the pharmacy benefit PA team to support the Blue Shield of California (BSC) Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee by ensuring that evidence-based clinical decisions are implemented appropriately to provide a high-quality, cost-effective pharmacy benefit, with a primary focus on oncology drug reviews. The Principal Pharmacist, Oncology Drug Utilization Review, reports to the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Pharmacist Manager. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning. This role offers a flexible and supportive work schedule designed to promote strong work-life balance. Standard hours are Monday through Friday during business hours, with flexible start times between 7:30 am and 9:00 am, typically ending between 4:30pm and 6:00 pm. The position also includes occasional weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday), approximately once per month, with compensatory time off provided the following Monday and Tuesday.
Requirements
- Clinical knowledge to review authorization requests for coverage under the outpatient pharmacy benefit
- Experience in oncology drug reviews
Nice To Haves
- Experience in creative and critical thinking
- Experience in building and sustaining high-performing teams
- Experience in getting results the right way
- Experience in fostering continuous learning
Responsibilities
- Works as part of the pharmacy benefit PA team to support the Blue Shield of California (BSC) Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee
- Ensures that evidence-based clinical decisions are implemented appropriately to provide a high-quality, cost-effective pharmacy benefit, with a primary focus on oncology drug reviews.
Benefits
- Flexible and supportive work schedule
- Strong work-life balance
- Compensatory time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
