Pharmacy Specialist

Posted:
7/30/2025, 2:06:47 AM

Location(s):
Tampa, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

**Pharmacy Tech License and ComPass experience preferred

Position Purpose: Conduct data analysis to aid in the development, coordination and maintenance of the health plan's pharmacy program. Act as the "go to" person and trainer for other Pharmacy department staff.

  • Develop and analyze various reports to aid in making formulary decisions
  • Develop and update workflows and documentation of processes and procedures
  • Develop and present score cards at senior management meetings
  • Analyze and identify cost avoidance and recommend improvements
  • Perform daily reporting for operations and surveillance as required by state regulations
  • Assist with fraud and abuse analysis
  • Assist with the development of base line metrics for pharmacy programs
  • Train various Pharmacy staff, including developing and maintaining training manuals
  • Perform review of pharmacy and override process in compliance with pharmaceutical related company and State guidelines
  • Track and trend overrides to ensure criteria has been met, audit for prior authorizations, analyze cost and determine utilization patterns
  • Respond to complex provider and pharmacy calls regarding the prior authorization and formulary process
  • Assist with the pharmacy utilization review and reporting process
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 2+ years of pharmacy experience, preferably in a managed care environment.

Pay Range: $22.79 - $38.84 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act