Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Tennessee

Director, Pharmacy Coverage Reviews

Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD) required
  • 8+ years in Clinical experience
  • 6+ years in a managed care setting
  • 4+ years in supervisory or leadership roles
  • Strong policy implementation and regulatory expertise
  • Proficient in data analysis for performance metrics
  • Licensed or eligible for Pharmacy licensure in Tennessee

Responsibilities

  • Direct day-to-day operations for prior authorization and appeals programs
  • Maintain and enforce clinical coverage policies according to regulatory standards
  • Lead and mentor managers and staff to improve service quality
  • Monitor utilization trends and appeal outcomes for improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate with clinical strategy and compliance teams to align operations
  • Ensure compliance with audit standards in documentation and review activities
  • Drive enhancements in coverage review processes through technology and best practices

Benefits

  • Employee position with BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
  • Access to professional development and continuous improvement programs
  • Opportunity to influence operational strategies and team dynamics
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional partnerships
  • Focus on innovation through technology adoption in healthcare processes
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities
  • Direct day-to-day operations for prior authorization and appeals programs, ensuring efficient, compliant, and member-focused service delivery.
  • Maintain and enforce clinical coverage policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards (URAC, NCQA, CMS).
  • Lead and mentor managers and staff, setting clear performance expectations and fostering continuous improvement in service quality and turnaround times.
  • Monitor utilization trends, turnaround metrics, and appeal outcomes to identify improvement opportunities and support affordability initiatives.
  • Partner with clinical strategy, pharmacy benefit management, and compliance teams to align coverage review operations with enterprise goals.
  • Ensure documentation and review activities meet internal and external audit standards and support enterprise compliance efforts.
  • Drive enhancements in coverage review processes through technology adoption, workflow optimization, and best practice integration.


Job Qualifications

Education
  • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD) required


Experience
  • Minimum 8 years Clinical experience required
  • Minimum 6 years Practical experience in a managed care environment
  • Minimum 4 years of supervisory/leadership responsibilities required


Skills/Certifications
  • Ability to lead coverage review operations and ensure compliance
  • Expertise in policy implementation and regulatory standards
  • Skill in data analysis for utilization trends and performance metrics
  • Strength in cross-functional collaboration for operational alignment
  • Leadership in driving process improvements and team development


License
  • Licensed in Tennessee to practice Pharmacy, or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee to practice Pharmacy


Number of Openings Available
1

Worker Type:
Employee

Company:
BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Tennessee

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a non-profit health insurance company that provides coverage to more than 3.5 million people. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee offers a variety of health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare plans, and employer-sponsored plans. The company is committed to improving the health and well-being of its members and the communities it serves.
Learn more about Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Tennessee
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1945

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