Travel Pharmacist
Lynchburg, VA
The Judge Group
5x8 hrs, Days

*Hospital setting experience REQUIRED, no retail pharmacists

A Director of Pharmacy who excels in this role:

• Displays knowledge of clinical criteria, managed care requirements for inpatient and outpatient authorization and advocates on behalf of the patient to secure coverage for needed services.
• Completes pre and re-certifications for inpatient and outpatient services. Reports appropriate denial, and authorization information to designated resource.
• Actively communicates with interdisciplinary team to acquire pertinent information and give updates on authorizations.
• Participate in treatment teams to ensure staff have knowledge of coverage and to collect information for communication with agencies.
• Works with DON to ensure documentation requirements are met.
• Ensure appeals are completed thoroughly and on a timely basis.
• Interface with managed care organizations, external reviews, and other payers.
• Communicate with physicians to schedule peer to peer reviews.
• Accurately report denials. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree. Pharm.D. preferred.
• MBA/MS or equivalent education/experience preferred
• License: Current State Certification/Licensure as required by state.
•  Minimum three years' experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) preferred. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.