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The Clinical Pharmacist, Formulary Clinical Analysis (FCA) provides client-level Mental Health Parity (MHP) support work for the FCA team and Medical Affairs. This position reports to the FCA team Senior Manager in Medical Affairs and is responsible for clinical drug list, formulary, and utilization management (UM) analyses, with a focus on MHP. The individual is accountable for analyzing and documenting compliance of standard template drug lists to ensure adherence to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and related CVS Health enterprise policies and procedures. The Clinical Pharmacist will also be responsible for providing guidance for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Drug List maintenance. Develops and maintains all client support materials, data elements, training and internal support materials.
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Required Qualifications
- Licensed Pharmacist in good standing in state of residence
- 3+ years clinical pharmacy experience, inclusive of experience in the managed care/PBM environment
- 2 to 3 years demonstrated experience in formulary development and pharmacy utilization management
- Deep, broad knowledge of drug and disease state information, considerations, and landscape, both for mental health and substance use disorders as well as medical-surgical conditions
- Strong PC skills: Office 365 with ability to quickly learn new applications as needed
- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to manage activities with impacted teams, and meet timelines
- Excellent presentation and oral/written communication skills. Ability to respond skillfully and professionally to customers, or regulatory agencies with full understanding of the required confidentiality protections for patients and the enterprise
- Understanding of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and Nonquantitative Treatment Limitations (NQTLs), as well as knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder medications.
- Technical knowledge of drug lists (NDC/GPI, MONY codes, etc.) Able to work with mathematical concepts for the purpose of assessing and reporting of formulary as well as required compliance measures
- Able to identify and implement strategies to improve work efficiency and quality beyond designated focus area (e.g., simplify, streamline, leverage available technologies)
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required
Doctor of Pharmacy strongly preferred
Pharmacy residency preferred Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:$106,200.00 - $225,000.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
- Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
- No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
- Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.