Ed Chessar
Lead Director, Clinical Operations Medicare Part D & B
- Role
- Lead Director Clinical Operations Medicare Part d and B at CVS Health
- Location
- Hudson, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ed Chessar
An accomplished leader with 34 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, adept at driving innovation and profitability through strategic initiatives. Demonstrates proven expertise in team building, analytical problem-solving, and exercising sound judgment paired with strong business acumen. Skilled in fostering relationships with customers, teams, and vendors through clear and persuasive communication. Brings a results-oriented approach and an established track record of success within PBM and retail settings.
Experience
Lead Director Clinical Operations Medicare Part d and B
Jun 2024 — Present · Boston Heights, OH, US
Currently overseeing operating expenses and implementing productivity strategies for cost efficiency. • Collaborate with various units including Clinical Ops, Grievance, Customer Care, Quality & Audit, Client Management, and Medical Affairs to enhance member, provider, and client experiences. • Responsible for operational outcomes and team development. Facilitate new and existing client implementations, regulatory requirements, appeals processes, system changes, and audits. • Leading a team of 6 direct reports and 650+ remote colleagues. • Managing $150 million in operating expenses, 30+ clients, 12 million Medicare lives, and 4.8 million annual coverage requests
Education
Ohio Northern University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Pharmacy
1987 — 1992
Skills
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Automation
- Pharmacists
- Medication Therapy Management
- Compounding
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmacy Benefit Management
- Medicare Part D
- Community Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Patient Counseling
- Managed Care
- Certified Immunizer
- Pharmacy Practice
- Diabetes
- Leadership
- Immunization
- Inventory Management
- Healthcare
- Team Building
- Sales
- Management
- Retail
- Pharmacueticals
- Disease Management
- Utilization Management
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