USI Insurance

General Description: 
Client-facing employee benefits position that independently analyzes prescription drug information. Deliver financial solutions for clients with self-funded medical plans. Assist USI Health and Welfare consultants provide solutions that lower the cost of pharmacy benefits. Align Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) contracts with clients’ strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in prospecting activities with sales consultants as the pharmacy expert to articulate the USI pharmacy value proposition and solutions within the sales process. Includes participation in discovery meetings, capabilities presentations and conceptual/finalist meetings.
• Act as a resource for sales executives. Develop strategic plans and solutions for prospects and clients.
• Work closely with internal account management team. Ensure strategic objectives of prospects and clients are clearly articulated. Ensure all prospect deliverables provide proactive solutions in line with strategic objectives.
• Lead client PBM RFP process. Market services to carriers. Assist with educating team members and clients about prescription drug benefits.
• Conduct contract audits and make observations and recommendations for improvement.
• Act as subject matter expert on pharmacy solutions within USI proprietary database.
• Conduct formulary and specialty drug review for select clients. Provide recommendations and solutions to meet client’s needs.
• Assist with negotiations with Carriers and Pharmacy Benefit Manager's for preferred deals.
• Monitor new drug approvals and keep the USI team educated.
• Oversee patient assistance programs for specialty medications and recommend partners and approaches.
• Develop and maintain excellent carrier relationships.
• Provide guidance and support to newly hired pharmacy team members as needed.
• Keep current with industry information, new products, legislation, coverage, and technology.

• 5 years + experience as a clinical or specialized pharmacist. Experience working with pharmacy benefit managers is preferred.
• Detail oriented. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction.  
• Ability to manage and negotiate multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables.