Benefits Director oversees the development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of benefits programs, policies, and procedures. Ensures programs are chosen to be equitable, meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and to be cost effective. Being a Benefits Director establishes practices for evaluating existing benefits programs against peer organizations to determine competitiveness, trends and developments. Makes high-level decisions to modify existing benefits programs or institute new ones. Additionally, Benefits Director requires a bachelor's degree. May require Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). Typically reports to top management. The Benefits Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Benefits Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Avera is currently seeking a highly motivated Director – Pharmacy Benefits with experience leading and managing multiple simultaneous projects and prioritizing functions!
*This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD and may be eligible for a relocation bonus*
Position Highlights:
Job Summary
The Director of Pharmacy Services is responsible for strategic development, execution and operational oversight of pharmacy services for Avera Health Plans. This position is responsible for leadership and support of formulary management (reviewing preauthorization requirements, reviewing drug/provider utilization patterns, and pharmacy cost management), clinical pharmacy services (medication therapy management, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug regimen review, patient education, provider education), as well as establishing and measuring performance metrics with regard to patient outcomes, medication safety, medication use policies, and analytical reporting. This position will oversee various projects and approach each in a critical, problem-solving manner, while organizing, leading, and developing teams to execute solutions. The position requires interaction with health system stakeholders, key opinion leaders, vendors, delegated entities, healthcare providers, policy makers, and accreditation and government organizations.
Education and/or Experience
Licensure/Certification/Registration
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