Coordinator of Pharmacy Benefits - Full Time - Day Shift - Pharmacy Utilization Management (Troy)

Henry Ford Health - Troy, MI

Full-time

Troy, MI

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Pharmacy Benefits Coordinator plays a crucial role in the Pharmacy Care Management department by organizing, improving, and implementing pharmacy benefit management policies and procedures. This position involves oversight of the claims processing system, development of new benefit designs and programs, and management of vendor and customer relationships. The coordinator serves as a resource for departmental co-workers and works under the direction of the Manager of Pharmacy Benefits and other delegated pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements changes in both existing and new pharmacy benefit structures.
• In conjunction with the pharmacy manager, helps coordinate and improve departmental processes and procedures.
• Documents and maintains departmental policies, procedures, manuals, and databases.
• Represents the department at internal and external meetings.
• Trains employees on pharmacy benefit procedures and policies.
• Coordinates the relationship with vendors and customers (e.g. MedImpact, Medea, employer groups, physician networks, etc.).
• Serves as an internal resource for complex benefit issues/cases.
• Coordinates contract management with vendors (pharmacies, drug companies, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• One year of pharmacy benefit management experience or equivalent required.
• Two years of pharmacy technician experience or equivalent required.

Benefits

• Competitive health plan options including consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), PPO, and HMO plans.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Family forming benefits.
• Discounts to dozens of businesses.