Clinical Phamacist

Job Summary
Will work on a team that is responsible for all clinical pharmaceutical aspects for AMERIGROUP. Will analyze utilization information to determine the focus for clinical intervention. Will work directly with PBM, health plans, and the pharmaceutical manufactures to develop, implement, and provide outcome information for all clinical pharmacy programs. Will be an active member of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Medical Earnings Improvement meetings, Pharmacy Operations committee and various other committees. Will perform drug reviews for presentation at the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee as well as add insight into new and future pipeline drug therapies. Enhance prior authorization process that may include supervision and supporting pharmacy technicians as well as interaction with AMERIGROUP network and non-network providers. Responsible to author pharmacy related topics for inclusion in provider newsletter. Will perform counter detailing initiatives to providers. Must have the ability to interact with various departments such as Medical Management, Operations, Quality, Marketing, and Finance. Experience with pharmacoeconomics is desirable.

Primary Responsibilities
1. Perform utilization reviews
2. Develop strategy for managing identified utilization patterns
3. Implement and perform outcomes analysis for above strategies
4. Participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
5. Perform drug reviews
6. Perform formulary analysis
7. Provide support on all clinical issues
8. Oversight of Prior Authorization process
9. Support pharmacy technicians
10. Design various clinical material designed to educate providers, members, and internal staff
11. Other duties as required by AMERIGROUP Corporation
REQUIREMENTS
Position Requirements:
Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy (Pharm. D. desired)
Interest in all business aspects of Managed Care Pharmacy
Two years Pharmacy Managed Care experience
Ability to evaluate clinical data and develop strategies to enhance Pharmaceutical Care
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Travel will be required

Other Knowledge and Skills
1. Supervisory experience
2. Knowledge of Managed Pharmacy Environment
3. Oral presentation skills
4. Familiarity with various software programs such as (MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Explorer)
5. Ability to complete multiple projects and meet deadlines
6. Appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity towards target population

Physical Requirements
Must be able to operate a computer
Must be able to operate a telephone
Must be able to travel on common carrier and adhere to AMERIGROUP’s travel policies

AMERIGROUP Associates help make a difference in the hundreds of lives they touch every day. We understand that many of our members are moms and kids who depend on us to help them get the health care their family needs. If you share our commitment to improving people's lives, AMERIGROUP may have a place for you. AMERIGROUP Corporation is committed to associate career development and growth, providing opportunities in a culturally diverse, energetic environment. We take pride in offering extensive training programs, competitive compensation, incentives and excellent benefits including:
Relocation Assistance
Paid Accumulated Leave
Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Company Sponsored Training
Departmental Incentives
Continued Career Growth and Development Opportunities

AMERIGROUP Corporation, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a multi-state managed health care company focused on serving people who receive health care benefits through public-sponsored programs including Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program, and FamilyCare. The Company currently operates in 9 states and the District of Columbia.

In 1994, AMERIGROUP was founded to respond to the growing need for private-sector partners in state managed health care programs for lower-income families and people with disabilities. Since its inception, AMERIGROUP has been a proven leader in meeting the states' objectives of providing accountability and improving access to health care while still controlling care costs. Today, AMERIGROUP is the largest corporation focused exclusively on the health care needs of Medicaid recipients and the uninsured.

Our mission is to operate a community-focused managed care company with an emphasis on the public sector health care market. We will coordinate our members' physical and behavioral health care, offering a continuum of education, access, care, and outcome, resulting in lower costs, improved quality and better health status for Americans.

If you share our commitment to improving people's lives, AMERIGROUP may have a place for you. We're growing dramatically and would like you to consider working for a leader in the healthcare industry. AMERIGROUP Corporation is committed to associate career development and growth, providing unlimited opportunities in a culturally diverse, energetic environment.