Health Plan Pharmacist

MedStar Health, a leading not-for-profit healthcare organization in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region, is seeking a dedicated Health Plan Pharmacist to join our team. This role involves managing the medication therapy and overall pharmaceutical care for patients within our health plan. The successful candidate will ensure optimal drug therapy by coordinating with healthcare providers and patients, maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements, and contributing to the development of medication-related policies and education for our health plan members. Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness and provide drug information. Assist with formulary management including therapeutic interchange and medication usage evaluation. Review and manage prior authorization requests, and verify patient eligibility for specific medication therapies. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage and implement therapeutic plans. Educate patients and healthcare providers about drug indications, therapeutics, and side effects. Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance in all aspects of pharmacy operations. Strong knowledge of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Ability to analyze complex information and make medication-related decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and pharmacy information systems. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current Pharmacist licensure in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia. Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) or equivalent preferred.