Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services vacancy at Healthways in Honolulu

Healthways is looking of Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services on Tue, 23 Jul 2013 01:56:16 GMT. We are seeking a Senior Clinical Services Director, Pharmacy who would like to work in an environment where casual work attire is welcomed and a great attitude is a must! This position is based out of our Kaimuki office, where you would work typical business hours. Some responsibilities include: · Managing clinical aspects of Healthways-Hawaii Pharmacy program to ensure high-quality and cost...

Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Description: Healthways is looking of Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services right now, this vacancy will be settled in Hawaii. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. We are seeking a Senior Clinical Services Director, Pharmacy who would like to work in an environment where casual work attire is welcomed and a great attitude is a m! ust! This position is based out of our Kaimuki office, where you would work typical business hours. Some responsibilities include:

• Managing clinical aspects of Healthways-Hawaii Pharmacy program to ensure high-quality and cost-effective prescription drug benefits which includes benefit design, financial and clinical reporting, quality initiatives, formulary management, medication use policies, network contracting, drug rebates, financials, government programs and sales.
• Managing pharmaceutical costs and trends through analysis of industry, clinical and compliance laws and trends and provide leadership on cost containment opportunities.
• Oversight of Commercial, QUEST, and Medicare formularies, medication coverage policies, medication prior authorization, outreach, clinical coding.
• Design and manage clinical programs to obtain outcomes to maximize plan ratings for quality initiatives and delegated activities related to NCQA, HEDIS and S! tars.
• Leadership and direction for implementation and! pull-through for clinical service programs, formulary and utilization management activities.
• Ensure all clinical service areas meet contractual and regulatory requirements and deliverables, within budgetary parameters
• Effectively lead a team of staff Pharmacists to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high job satisfaction.
• Oversee relationship with external Pharmacy Benefit Management vendor (currently CVSC) and other vendors to ensure contract compliance and delivery of services consistent with standards of quality of care.

Basic requirements for the position:

• At least two years of PBM experience, health plan or managed care experience.
• Prior management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be knowledgeable on Medicare and Star ratings, HEDIS and N! CQA.
• Design and manage formulary and clinical programs and drive quality metrics, in addition to develop PBM oversight functionalities related to formulary management and clinical programs and evaluate programs for clinical and financial value.
• Implement formulary and clinical program initiatives, while balancing priorities related to member and physician experience â€" i.e. Mitigating negative impact to members and physicians.
• Engage and navigate the unique relationship between our organization and our vendor partners. Have the ability to adapt to requirements of this unique triangle and for connections using sense of business understanding, asking questions and bridging gaps.
• Manage and grow staff â€" basic PBM oversight skill sets and their confidence with interacting with our partners.

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be contacted for additional screening.

About Healthways:!
For three decades, Healthways has been dedicated to improving ! the human condition. Each year, we learn more and do more for the millions of individuals who count on us to make a difference in their health and well-being. Healthways is a global provider of solutions that help employers, health plans and government agencies enhance business performance and reduce healthcare costs. Our mission is to create a healthier world, one person at a time.
Here at Healthways, as we continue to make the world a healthier place, we have also created an environment where people choose to do their best work. Our unique culture thrives on mission-driven individuals who exude a high sense of energy and passion in everything that they do. Collaboration and teamwork are an essential part of everyday life for Colleagues who trust and depend on one another to achieve the highest degree of collective success. We are an organization that strives to recruit the best and the brightest individuals who take pride in the statement 'I work for Healthways.'
! Healthways, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a proactive program of affirmative action and diversity development. Healthways, Inc. will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.
For more information, please visit our website at www.healthways.com Thank you for your interest. EOE
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Healthways.

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This vacancy will be opened on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 01:56:16 GMT

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