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Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
Description
Position Purpose:
In the role of a Clinical Pharmacist, there will be a responsibility to perform comprehensive medication reviews and outreach to inform and educate patients and their physicians about opportunities to optimize medication-related outcomes, ensure patient safety, and utilize cost-effective therapies. The ideal candidate should be able to be a team player and collaborate with other health professionals to ensure that medications prescribed for patients contribute to the best possible health outcomes.
Logistics:
This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm working remote within South Carolina. Occasionally reporting to 4101 Percival Rd. Columbia for required in-person meetings.
What You'll Do:
To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:
What we Prefer you to have:
What We can Do for You:
We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.
Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization give to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.
We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some states have required notifications. Here's more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail abilities@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 43172 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
Description
Position Purpose:
In the role of a Clinical Pharmacist, there will be a responsibility to perform comprehensive medication reviews and outreach to inform and educate patients and their physicians about opportunities to optimize medication-related outcomes, ensure patient safety, and utilize cost-effective therapies. The ideal candidate should be able to be a team player and collaborate with other health professionals to ensure that medications prescribed for patients contribute to the best possible health outcomes.
Logistics:
This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm working remote within South Carolina. Occasionally reporting to 4101 Percival Rd. Columbia for required in-person meetings.
What You'll Do:
- Conducts comprehensive medication therapy reviews and evaluates opportunities to improve health outcomes and derive optimal value from health care resources.
- Analyzes and reviews medication lists for potential patient safety problems, including drug interactions, suboptimal medication regimens, duplicate therapy, and cost savings opportunities.
- Formulates recommendations to optimize the patients' medication regiment applying evidence-based medicine and national treatment guidelines.
- Informs prescribers of potential drug therapy problems and influences prescribing.
- Engages with and establishes credibility with members and physicians as a trusted source of information.
- Provides information and coordinates activities with other care and disease management programs and serves as a clinical pharmacy resource.
To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
- 3 years of clinical experience to include 1 year of experience with management of patient drug therapies that includes conducting medication therapy management reviews.
- Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment with a capacity of communicating with a diverse range of individuals.
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Commitment to professionalism and to advance patient care.
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc.)
- Active, unrestricted pharmacy licensure in SC or state of residence.
What we Prefer you to have:
- Any additional certifications in Medication Therapy Management, immunotherapy, oncology, hemophilia, multiple sclerosis, or specialty related disease states is helpful.
- Medication Therapy Management program experience preferred including working with MTM program platforms.
- Knowledge and expertise with management of specialty drug therapies.
What We can Do for You:
We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
- Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan with company match
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
- Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
- Tuition assistance
- Service recognition
- Employee Assistance
- Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.
Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization give to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.
We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some states have required notifications. Here's more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail abilities@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 43172 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
