Clinical Program Advisor - Work From Home - Express Scripts (Medicare) at Cigna in Bloomfield, Connecticut

Job Description:

Must be a current contractor with Cigna, Express Scripts, or Evernorth. Evernorth is a new business within the Cigna Corporation.

Provides counsel and advice to top management on significant Clinical Program Management matters, often requiring coordination between organizations. Focuses on providing thought leadership and technical expertise across multiple disciplines. Recognized internally as "the go-to person" for the most complex Clinical Program Management assignments. Represents company externally and serves as conduit to educate and enable care coordination between stakeholders resulting in an optimal healthcare experience and customer satisfaction. Serves as clinical advisor to the sales organization, providing ongoing product and industry knowledge/education that positively influence cost, quality and customer satisfaction.

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in areas relevant to the team


• Leads, coaches, and develops by providing mentorship to members within the team


• Acts as a strategic business partner to various stakeholders both internal/external


• Lead and execute large strategic projects designed to enhance operating effectiveness and drive overall change


• Identify business improvement opportunities using data, feedback, and analysis


• Execute and deliver processes with a forward thinking ability to present solutions and identify efficiencies


• Participates and contributes in formal and informal training programs and professional development activities which may include taking, developing, and/or conducting sessions


• Serve as business owner to necessary client work that involve operational and implementation benefits changes


• Understand client's existing clinical benefit and business philosophy to help avoid unnecessary clarifications


• Accurately capture and document clinical benefit requirements in collaboration with business stakeholders


• Provide excellent customer service and act as a trusted client advisor


• Work with internal partners to ensure all implications of requested clinical benefit requirements are vetted, understood and communicated as necessary


• Consult with team members, SMEs and specialized teams as necessary, Client Benefit Administrators (CBA), Clinical Application Teams (DCRS, FRS, CRS, Criteria), Account Teams, Product Owners


• Manages and tracks all requests to ensure timelines are met


• Develop a deep understanding of claims adjudication system and associated clinical applications


• Leads the development, preparation, and presentation of project plan including execution and delivery for each client(s) assigned

Skills

• Ability to multi task and communicate effectively


• Microsoft office with a strong understanding of Excel and Access


• Written and verbal communication (listening, feedback; translating complex ideas/processes), collaboration, analytical thinking/critical thinking, results-oriented and organizational skills


• Must have the ability to work on multiple tasks, prioritize, resolve complex issues, and have strong project management skills


• Ability to learn multiple internal reporting and analytic tools for client management


• Provide project and administrative support to the team and escalate issues, risks, concerns as needed

Education and Qualifications

• Current U.S. Pharmacist License, Pharm.D.


• High School Diploma or GED Required


• managed care, the Pharmacy Benefit Manger (PBM) industry, or pharmaceutical sales preferred


• Proven leadership skills, team-orientation, a proactive management style and strong commitment to client service a must


• Knowledge of PBM industry/Managed care/Value Based healthcare industry is desirable


• Must be a current contractor with Cigna, Express Scripts, or Evernorth. Evernorth is a new business within the Cigna Corporation.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 86,600 - 144,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna .

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Cigna has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.