Title of vacancy
DUR (Drug Utilisation Reviews) Pharmacist
EE/AA and non-EE/AA candidates

Area: Sandton, Johannesburg

Package: The Annual total cost to company R600 000.00

Employment standards: Full Performance skills, abilities and Knowledge


Duties:

• Assisting doctors and pharmacists with telephonic queries and on-line prescriptions.
• Giving feedback on protocols (Prescribed Minimum Benefits) and DUR changes (DUR: Generic Substitution, Therapeutic substitution, Efficacy and Drug Interactions)
• Telephonic authorisation of chronic medication according to Scheme specific and Prescribed Minimum Benefit protocols
• Retrospective review of chronic medication claims
• Working with other healthcare personnel within the organisation
• Liaising with outsourced providers and suppliers
• Manage ad hoc clinical projects as required
• Conduct DUR in an effective and professional manner
• Maintain acceptable productivity levels in the running of the programme
• Review clinical protocols and guidelines
• Ensure effective communication amongst all stakeholders
• Provide clinical expertise within the organization where required
• Provide clinical support and guidance for disease management programmes
• Assist in the conceptualization, planning and implementation of new managed care products


Formal Education:

• B Pharm
• Registered with the SAPC
• Previous experience in a managed healthcare environment an advantage
• Computer literate in Windows packages essential especially Microsoft word and excel
• Knowledge of medical aid industry an advantage

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of DUR and Prescribed Minimum benefit protocols
• Risk Equalization Fund knowledge an advantage
• Knowledge of Prescribed Minimum algorithms an advantage
• Experience in Oncology disease management an advantage
• Fluency in the English language (Oral and Written communication skills)
• Fluency in one or more other South African languages would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent telephonic communication skills
• Computer literacy essential
• Logical thinker
• Outstanding time management skills
• Outstanding organisational skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent knowledge of Oncology treatments and procedures
• Work independently
• Be customer focused
• Deal with deadlines – deadline driven
• Deal with stress and pressure
• Plan and prioritise
• Work in a team and independently
• Make objective decisions
• Develop good working relationships
• Leadership Skills
• Listening and interpretation skills
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality

Personality Requirements:

• A self-motivated person who takes personal responsibility for developing excellence
• Positive attitude
• Analytical
• Persuasive
• Portray a professional image
• Proactive
• Demonstrates an interest in continuing professional education