Pharmacy Specialist

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Specialist uses clinical experience and knowledge to apply drug coverage protocols to prior authorization requests. The role processes calls about drug therapy, prescription drug program benefit design, and prior authorization requests from health care providers. The specialist enters prior authorization decisions into the pharmacy benefit manager’s claims adjudication software so pharmacy claims can be processed appropriately. The position requires clinical expertise and the ability to adapt to different therapeutic situations while providing accurate, concise, relevant information quickly.

This position is in the COP | EBRx Program Department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. It is a regular position, and salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Pharm.D.
• Licensed pharmacist in Arkansas.
• PGY1 residency training or 3 years of applicable experience.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and good communication skills.
• Operating knowledge of SAS, Enterprise Guide, and Power BI analytical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care providers and patients with information about plan-specific pharmacy benefit design and therapeutic alternative drug choices, when appropriate, on behalf of EBRx clients.
• Operate the phone queue system and respond to calls from health care providers and, occasionally, patients about a variety of health plans.
• Retrieve clinic records and completed prior authorization requests from providers, reconcile provider information with EBRx coverage policy, and render coverage determinations.
• Enter coverage decisions into the pharmacy benefit manager’s claims adjudication software system.
• Communicate with providers, patients, and clients, when appropriate, through the EBRx phone system, secure fax, or email system.
• Assist other call center personnel when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate education.
• Retirement contributions matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree