Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Clinical Consultant Associate

Austin, TX, US
  • Winter 2027
  • On-site

Listing details

  • Posted Oct 20
  • Last verified Oct 29

About the job

Fellowship Program Position: This Fellowship Program position is a full-time, temporary, limited term assignment not to exceed three years from the date of hire. It is intended for individuals that have graduated with a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university within the last 12 months. The Clinical Consultant Associate will support TRS Health’s clinical initiatives focused on cost management, pharmacy strategy, and clinical program effectiveness. The incumbent will assist in reviewing clinical programs, identifying cost and quality improvement opportunities, supporting pharmacy related strategies, and ensuring accuracy in clinical processes. This position will proactively work with Health division staff and agency employees.

Target start date in January 2027.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Clinical Program Support & Analysis

  • Assist in tracking and documenting pharmacy benefit decisions and changes.
  • Assists in evaluating clinical programs and initiatives that impact health plan cost, quality, and outcomes.
  • Supports clinical redirection efforts and care optimization strategies.
  • Helps identify potential errors, inefficiencies, or improvement opportunities in clinical workflows.
  • Assists in analyzing pharmacy trends, including review of utilization patterns and cost drivers.
  • Supports documentation and coordination of pharmacy-related initiatives.

Vendor Coordination & Operation Support

  • Supports the Health communication team and coordination with vendors and consulting partners.
  • Assists in preparing and organizing clinical data and materials for review.
  • Helps ensure timely and accurate updates to benefit and program documentation.
  • Support coordination of member escalations by gathering data and documenting outcomes.

Fellowship Program

  • Participates in trainings and projects related to the TRS Fellowship Program including webinars, quarterly check-ins, classes or other learning activities, book group, projects and the mentoring program.
  • Meets TRS Fellowship Program deadlines and goals for completion of trainings in deliverables in a timely manner.

Performs related work as assigned.