The Many Careers of Managed Care Pharmacy — Focus on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)

You can find Managed Care Pharmacists in a wide variety of settings. In this video series, AMCP members share their experiences and insights from different settings to lend insight into the world of managed care pharmacy.  

Employment Setting:  Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) 

PBMs manage pharmacy benefits for managed care organizations, other medical providers, or employers. PBM activities may include some or all of the following: benefit plan design; creation/administration of retail and mail service networks; claims processing; and managed prescription drug care services such as drug utilization review, formulary management, generic dispensing, prior authorization, and disease management. 
 

Regardless of the role in the PBM, you're building your business acumen while leveraging your clinical expertise.

Interested in Exploring Other Settings?

View our videos of individuals within a Health Plan, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, IDN, Consultant, and Academic setting. 

Learn more about managed care pharmacy.