Kern Family Health Care

Pharmacist

Kern Family Health Care  •  Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

We appreciate your interest in our organization and assure you that we are sincerely interested in your qualifications. A clear understanding of your background and work history will help us potentially place you in a position that meets your objectives and those of the organization. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, or any related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, gender expression, military status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability (mental or physical).

Work Location: On-Site

About us

Kern Family Health Care is dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated managed health care delivery system.

About the role

Under administrative direction, the Pharmacist is responsible for assisting in the daily functions and activities regarding the pharmacy department and aid in the appropriate maintenance of the prior authorization list for drugs. This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the prior authorization list and associated activities regarding pharmaceuticals for a Knox-Keene licensed health maintenance organization (HMO).

Essential Functions

  • Participates and serves as the support staff for the KFHC Drug Utilization Review/Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee. Offers direction to the Committee for continued development of the Prior authorization list for pharmaceuticals considered under the medical benefit known as Physician Administered Drugs (PADs).
  • Develops training materials and trains staff to help with processing requests for pharmaceuticals (TARS).
  • Assists providers and patients with issues concerning pharmaceuticals. This includes review of Treatment Authorization Requests (TARS) for approval, modification, or denial.
  • Assists in informing providers regarding changes of covered drugs.
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of protocols for disease state management that involves pharmaceuticals.
  • Serves as a technical resource for other departments regarding pharmaceutical issues.
  • Serves as a liaison with the DHCS’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) and D-SNP PBM.
  • Serves as a liaison with vendor representatives regarding pharmaceutical issues.
  • Assists other departments with issues regarding pharmaceuticals, including orientation of new staff.
  • Participates in provider education.
  • Assists with the development of treatment plans for patients with special problems such as medication abuse.
  • Assists internal/external auditors or inspectors with pharmaceutical issues.
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures relative to employment and job responsibilities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

  • Posses a current, active CA pharmacist license.
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited school of pharmacy.4 years of HMO related pharmacy experience in a hospital, managed care or group purchasing organization.

Pay range shown reflects the full range for this position. Initial offers are typically positioned between the minimum and midpoint, based on qualifications and internal equity.

Pay Range: Minimum: $63.71 Mid-Point: $82.82 Maximum: $101.93

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis.

Kern Family Health Care

About Kern Family Health Care

Kern Health Systems, known as Kern Family Health Care, was established in 1993 as a managed care health plan, and is the largest health plan in Kern County. Kern Health Systems is committed to providing quality health care to our members. It is important to ensure good health through continuity of care by connecting each member to a provider of their choice within our provider network. Our extensive provider network includes the Traditional and Safety-Net Providers that historically delivered care to Medi-Cal recipients and private providers throughout Kern County and some parts of Los Angeles County. We believe good patient/physician relationships and effective preventive care are true indicators of our success. We also offer a continuum of care that extends beyond doctor visits. With a full range of health education classes and Care/Disease Management programs, we provide quality educational and preventive services to the population we serve. We are able to achieve this through partnerships with our providers and community-based organizations within Kern County. The difference is clear: We hold the standard high when it comes to quality health care for our members.

Our Mission:

Kern Health Systems is dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated managed health care delivery system.

As Kern Health Systems continues to move forward, we will continue to uphold our mission of being dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated managed healthcare delivery system. As the healthcare landscape has been transformed, we will pursue tomorrow with community and provider innovation, enhanced member access, and strengthened member health and wellbeing...Together.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Bakersfield, California
Year Founded
1993
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