Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

. Provide professional consultative services for management of the PHP pharmacy benefit across all product lines .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSanta Fe • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,152 - $175,718 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy benefit management, including formulary development, prior authorization processes, and clinical program coordination. Possesses strong clinical experience and a commitment to optimizing patient care while managing pharmacy costs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctorate Degree In Pharmacy (PharmD)New Mexico Board Of Pharmacy LicenseClinical ExperienceFormulary ManagementPrior Authorization Oversight

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Hard Skills

Clinical Program CoordinationDrug Utilization ReviewMedication Management ClinicsPredictive Modeling ToolsPharmacy Benefit ManagementCost-Effective PrescribingDrug Interaction ReviewPharmaceutical Company RelationshipsFormulary DevelopmentDisease Management Pathways

Soft Skills

Consultative ServicesProvider EducationMember EducationFeedback ProvisionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ICIS

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Pharmacist (RPh)Board Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy BenefitRegulatory CompliancePharmacy DepartmentP&T CommitteePolypharmacyDrug Therapy OptimizationPharmacy CostsClinical SettingPrior Authorization ProcessPreferred Drug List Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PHP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional consultative services for management of the PHP pharmacy benefit across all product lines
Oversee prior authorization, formulary management, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical company relationships
Coordinate clinical programs and educational services for members, providers, and PHP staff
Work with PMG and non-PMG providers to optimize prescribing and drug therapy
Develop customized prescriber profiles using ICIS and predictive modeling tools
Present prescriber profile information to providers and provide drug information
Participate in development, implementation, and monitoring of PHP drug initiatives
Decrease overall pharmacy costs while optimizing patient care
Support Pharmacy Department formulary development and maintenance, including drug and therapeutic class reviews for the P&T committee
Review discharged patients’ drug regimens for duplications and negative interactions and make provider recommendations
Conduct medication management clinics addressing polypharmacy, disease states, and pharmacy benefits
Review pharmacy profiles for drug interactions, duplications, and Preferred Drug List compliance
Provide provider feedback, education, and recommendations on cost-effective prescribing
Provide feedback on drug utilization patterns to delegated physician groups
Provide member education on compliance and cost-effective therapy
Improve prior-authorization process efficiency and effectiveness
Evaluate new drug therapies for formulary inclusion and authorize non-formulary medications
Conduct drug utilization reviews and identify improvement areas
Consult on Disease Management Pathways
Evaluate per-member-per-month pharmacy costs and develop mechanisms to favorably affect costs while maintaining or improving care quality
Support PHP departments including marketing, enrollment, and provider services
Support pharmacy-related regulatory compliance
Perform other functions as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (PharmD.) or Registered Pharmacist (RPh) with extensive clinical experience
New Mexico Board of Pharmacy License required
Residency or equivalent experience strongly desired
Three to five years experience in a Clinical Setting strongly desired
Residency and Board Certification strongly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety wearable badge
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Free on-site and community-based gyms
Nutrition coaching and classes
Mindfulness and meditation resources
Wellness challenges
Employee benefits