Workforce Classification: Hybrid Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People’s Lives Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare. Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we’re able to better serve our customers. It’s this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace. Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/. About the role of the Clinical Pharmacist In this role, the Clinical Pharmacist will be a strategic clinical pharmacy partner who helps clients make smarter, data-driven pharmacy benefit decisions. This role works closely with clients, account teams, and internal pharmacy experts to evaluate program performance, identify cost and utilization trends, consult on clinical opportunities, and recommend practical strategies that support affordability, quality, and member experience. By translating complex pharmacy data and market insights into clear, actionable guidance, the Clinical Pharmacist helps clients understand what is driving their pharmacy spend and how to optimize their benefits. Role requires 20% travel across Western, WA, Eastern, WA and Alaska to meet with clients. What you'll do Works as a pharmacy subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders including brokers and employer groups Develops and presents pharmacy reporting to internal and external audiences including client-specific pharmacy experience/trend reporting Understands client benefit set-ups and works with sales to identify gaps and client opportunities Provides pharmacy RFP sales support Maintains industry knowledge such as market trends, drug pipeline, pharmacy product solutions and brings insight to inform benefit management strategies and product development Collaborates in strategy development by bringing client and market insights to internal and external stakeholders Provides thought leadership in benefit, clinical, analytics and product recommendations to clients to advance affordability, quality and member experience Knows, understands, and communicates pharmacy-related marketplace topics and issues for unique/varied audiences What you'll bring Pharmacist Degree. (Required) Active US Pharmacist license in good standing. (Required) Two (2) years’ experience as a pharmacist or completing of clinical pharmacy training, clinical residency training from an accredited Pharmacy program. (Required) An advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, MBA, MHA, MPH or equivalent experience). (Preferred) Experience in managed care setting. (Preferred) Experience in retail pharmacy environment. (Preferred) Experience in delivering MTM services directly to patients. (Preferred) Experience in managed care setting for one year or more. (Preferred) Knowledge and understanding of the core elements of MTM services. (Preferred) Demonstrated knowledge of drug utilization management tactics including formulary development and drug use criteria development. Demonstrated knowledge of drug information procedures and reference sourcing. Ability to support multiple, complex, and concurrent projects. Strong organizational and planning skills. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team. Strong analytical and PC operation skills (i.e. Microsoft Office products). Familiarity with local and regional health care issues. Demonstrated knowledge of drug utilization management tactics including formulary development and drug use criteria development. Demonstrated knowledge of drug information procedures and reference sourcing. Ability to support multiple, complex, and concurrent projects. Strong organizational and planning skills. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team. Strong analytical and PC operation skills (i.e. Microsoft Office products). Familiarity with local and regional health care issues. Premera total rewards Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including: Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums. Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents. Life and disability insurance. Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service. Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few. Generous paid time off to reenergize. Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more. For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement. Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet. Free convenient on-site parking. Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable. Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more. Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling. Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus. Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action: Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at [email protected] or via phone at 425-918-4785. The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience. The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range. National Plus Salary Range: $123,200.00 - $209,400.00 *National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska. We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions. At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers’ experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives. As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services. Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.

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