**Job Description** We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Sr. Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. In this role, you will conduct targeted provider outreach to optimize Medicare drug therapies and identify cost-savings opportunities for both the plan and members. Utilize integrated data analytics to prioritize outreach opportunities, document interventions on a web-based platform, and calculate plan savings for reporting. Collaborate via telephonic and fax communication with providers, pharmacies, and members to achieve enhanced health outcomes and reduce overall drug expenditure. Engage in continuous monitoring and follow-up to assess the financial impact of successful interventions. Partner with additional clinical pharmacists to provide insights and feedback to improve processes and enhance overall efficiency. **What You'll Do** + Performs high-touch provider outreach to recommend optimization of drug therapies and cost-saving measures for the Medicare line of business. + Utilizes an integrated data analytics application that identifies non-optimized drug use and cost-saving opportunities. + Leverage current clinical guidelines and evidence-based research to support recommended interventions, adhering to any Trade, Legal, or Compliance considerations. + Evaluates rule logic categories to prioritize workload and make timely interventions. + Conducts phone outreach with providers, pharmacies, and members to communicate recommendations and ensure end-to-end execution of the opportunities. + Documents all interventions in a web-based platform for tracking and reporting. + Calculates Medicare plan savings upon successful intervention for validation, tracking, and reporting. + Presents progress and savings quarterly to Corporate Pharmacy and other leadership teams. + Ensures clinical compliance with law and regulatory bodies, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS). + Collaborates with PBM and internal Medicare teams to identify new clinical pharmacy strategies which result in high-quality, cost-effective pharmacy management and outcomes. + Manages and supports academic detailing programs. + Pursues active membership in professional organizations and seeks continual professional development to identify industry trends, best practices, and innovative solutions to current and emerging industry challenges. **What You'll Bring (Hiring Requirements)** + Bachelor's degree or advanced degree + 5+ years of experience in related field; in lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field. + Licensed Pharmacist in the State of North Carolina (Required) + In-depth pharmacology knowledge and understanding medication mechanisms, interactions, and therapeutic equivalents. + Medication Therapy Management (MTM) expertise in optimizing patient outcomes through personalized medication plans. + Medicare Part D proficiency, coverage determination processes, and prior authorization requirements. + Proficiency in reviewing prescribing patterns, cost analysis, and identifying trends in medication utilization. + Strong interpersonal skills to engage with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers effectively. + Proven ability to address questions or concerns from providers or patients regarding prescription changes by providing evidence-based solutions. **Nice to Have (Hiring Preferences)** + Candidates with Medicare managed care experience and academic detailing experience. + Proficiency with pharmacy management tools for formulary lookup and cost comparison. + Evaluating clinical scenarios to make cost-effective and patient-centric recommendations. **Salary Range** At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. _*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._ $100,500.00 - $182,700.00 **About Us** It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. **Authorization to Work in the United States** We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview) for English or Visión General de E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es/empleados/vision-general-de-e-verify) for Español. **Request Accommodations** Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com . **For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:** Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming