Senior Government Consultant - Pharmacist
Phoenix, AZ, United States
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6563665 Mercer's Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) is seeking a Senior Government Consultant - Pharmacist. The role is able to be performed remotely, however, our primary offices are in Phoenix, Minneapolis, Atlanta and Washington DC.
What can you expect?
The Senior Government Consultant - Pharmacist will participate in and help lead projects with GHSC's clients. Our clients are primarily agencies responsible for State Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care programs.
The person in this role is part of a multi-disciplinary GHSC team working to assure that financial, policy and clinical considerations are addressed for our clients.
Some of the responsibilities of this role include providing our clients with Medicaid and CHIP managed care and fee-for-service pharmacy benefit policy and operational expertise, project management, team management, client management, analytical oversight and business development.
What is in it for you?
Work for a global company with excellent benefits and a dynamic culture
Excellent growth/advancement opportunity
Help support vulnerable populations through the development of meaningful programs
We will count on you to:
Participate as a team member and help lead projects to help states develop, implement and improve their Medicaid and CHIP programs, including managed care and FFS reimbursement rate support(e.g. AAC, MAC, COD surveys, trend analysis)
Be viewed by the client as an expert on Medicaid pharmacy program design in areas that may include policy, federal authorities, program operations, financial and budgeting aspects of Medicaid and CHIP programs
Clearly define the scope, timelines, staffing and deliverables for the project and ensure the project team is within budget, on time and providing deliverables consistent with the scope
Consider the implication of policy, legal, political or other changes on the operation of a state's Medicaid pharmacy program
Present results and analysis to clients and key stakeholders; during presentations, answer detailed and challenging questions regarding the data and analytical methodology
Work on multiple projects with multiple clients simultaneously
Assist in responding to RFPs including developing strategy, writing the technical proposal, and developing the budget/cost proposal
Participate in sales pursuits with new and current clients
Participate in the development of GHSC's thought leadership for both internal and external audiences
What you need to have:
RPh or Pharm D required
Active pharmacy license in at least one state required
State-level Medicaid agency or Managed Medicaid pharmacy management experience required, including experience with regulations, waivers, state plan amendments and/or state operations
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required
Track record of leading effective project teams and being accountable for project resultsrequired
Ability to thrive in a hybrid or work-from-home working environment
What makes you stand out?
Master's degree in health policy, public policy, public health, business administration or related field
Subject matter expertise in value-based purchasing, alternative payment methodology, Medicaid managed care rate development process, 340B drug pricing, and/or Medicaid PBM procurement including CMS certification
Experience identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to client's complex challenges
Consulting experience
Application Deadline: July 5, 2024
To learn ore about Mercer's GHSC practice, please visitwww.mercer-government.mercer.com
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The applicable base salary range for this role is $173,100 to $346,200.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for perform