Associate Clinical Pharmacist – Pharmacy Analytics

Why Wellmark : We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!

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Use Your Strengths as an Associate Clinical Pharmacist at Wellmark!

In this role, you'll blend your pharmacy expertise with analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate pharmacy opportunities focused on quality improvement, affordability, and member outcomes. This includes assisting in the development of formularies and evidence-based prior authorization criteria, performing drug utilization analyses, evaluating digital health solutions and vendor offerings, and developing tools for tracking outcomes and value associated with clinical pharmacy interventions.

You'll develop tools and materials to track outcomes, assess and communicate clinical and financial value, support evidence-based decision making, and help ensure pharmacy initiatives deliver measurable results. Collaboration is central to this position. You'll work closely with Business Analytics, Actuarial, and Health Services teams to evaluate opportunities and demonstrate their impact.

If you're passionate about leveraging both clinical expertise and analytical thinking to improve the quality, effectiveness, and value of pharmacy care, we'd love to meet you.

Hybrid environment: This position will work a hybrid schedule of at least 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in Wellmark's Des Moines office, with 2 days (Monday, Friday) remote option.

Required Qualifications

-Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD

-Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in Iowa or South Dakota (individual must be licensed in the state in which they reside) is required within 6 months from date of hire.

-2+ years of strong foundational experience within retail pharmacy operations (can include internships); diversity of pharmacy work experience, including non-retail, is strongly preferred.

-Demonstrated experience making evidence-based decisions. Effective analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

-Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to accurately and effectively summarize clinical literature.

-Strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport, credibility, and collaborative partnerships with clinical peers, leaders, and stakeholders.

-Proficient in Microsoft Office & intermediate Excel skills - e.g., pivot tables, trend analysis, formulas.

-Ability to apply applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines, and maintain awareness of implications to pharmacy.

-Effective organization and prioritization skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.

-Self-starter who can work well independently and as a member of a cross-functional team. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

-Prior health plan or pharmacy benefit management experience (can include internships).

-Ability to consult with stakeholders.