Pharmacy Analyst II

Pharmacy Analyst II BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee - 3.9 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Contract management Research Contract management in healthcare Contracts Data validation Analytics Full Job Description The Pharmacy Management at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Pharmacy Analyst II to join our team and support pharmacy operations across Commercial and Marketplace lines of business. In this role, you'll play a critical part in PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager) 1/1 readiness by ensuring pharmacy benefits are accurately configured and validated before go-live, while also investigating service disruptions, driving process improvements, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives with clinical, IT, finance, and vendor partners. This position requires strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex environments—helping protect member experience and support regulatory compliance across real-time claims operations.

Success in this role requires:

Demonstrated experience supporting or overseeing healthcare contracts, with the ability to interpret and apply benefit and reimbursement terms. Strong analytical capabilities, including running reports, validating data, and researching complex operational issues. Prior experience working with a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM), including auditing, benefit validation, or claims review.

Note:

This is a fully remote role, but travel to our Chattanooga, TN headquarters for final interviews may be required. Although we are based in Chattanooga, TN, this is a fully remote role. Sponsorship is not available for this position. At BCBST, we foster a culture where innovation is encouraged , including the responsible use of AI-enabled tools to support everyday work. As roles become more advanced, employees are expected to leverage AI, guided by established workflows, templates, and policies, to improve how we serve our members. Job Responsibilities Implement business strategies aimed at improving processes, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.

Issue Investigation:

Lead investigations into service disruptions or inefficiencies, applying structured problem-solving to recommend practical solutions.

Process Improvement:

Collaborate across teams to identify and implement workflow enhancements that improve efficiency and accuracy.

Initiative Coordination:

Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., clinical, IT, finance, vendor management) to support pharmacy-related initiatives and program interdependencies.

Compliance:

Maintain a working knowledge of pharmacy regulations and ensure data and processes align with compliance standards.

Professional Development:

Share knowledge within team learning sessions and onboarding activities.

Project Management:

Manage various workstreams in strategic projects, ensuring alignment with pharmacy business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Job Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent work experience is defined as 4 years of professional work experience. Experience Minimum 4 years Healthcare Industry experience required Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field such as operations, technical, project management, product or other related field required. Skills/Certifications Ability to evaluate programs and operational processes Skill in issue investigation and structured problem-solving Expertise in workflow improvement and efficiency enhancements Strength in coordinating initiatives across internal teams Capability to ensure compliance with regulatory standards Number of Openings Available 1

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