Director, Pharmacy Accreditation Support

VytlOne; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical deductible $850

Office visit copays $25

Low premiums

Life/AD&D covered

Disability insurance

Rx, dental, vision, FSA

401k match

PTO plan

Career laddering

Earned wage access

Job summary

VytlOne seeks a Director of Pharmacy Accreditation Support to lead development and oversight of accreditation systems across our pharmacy network. You will coordinate processes to meet ACHC and URAC standards, drive policy updates, and ensure compliant, efficient operations.

The role involves partnering with leadership, guiding internal and external teams, and mentoring staff on accreditation requirements. This is a remote position with occasional travel to support operations and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy in multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and coordination of systems to meet accreditation requirements.
• Lead improvement projects supporting quality and accreditation.
• Develop templates, materials, and guidance for stakeholders.
• Create and maintain policies aligned with accreditation standards and support record management.
• Monitor changes to accreditation standards and advise on policy updates.
• Lead mock audits and gap analyses to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Provide training on accreditation standards and serve as SME for teams.
• Manage ACHC and URAC applications and related corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to readiness across the enterprise.

Skills

Pharmacy regulations

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Pharm.D.

MHA or MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

Director, Pharmacy Accreditation Support

Job SummaryManages the development, modification, implementation, and coordination of systems and processes necessary for pharmacies to meet relevant accreditation requirements. Responsible oversight of pharmacy accreditation compliance and renewals. Support new accreditation initiatives as necessary. Direct process improvements that optimize quality and maximize efficiency of pharmacy services consistent with standards of accrediting organizations. Facilitate the design, development, and implementation of initiatives supporting quality improvement and best practices. Monitor changes to accreditation standards and assist with updates to applicable policies and procedures to ensure compliance with standards while also encouraging operational efficiencies.

About VytlOne

With 100 years of experience providing customers and patients with exceptional pharmacy services, VytlOne (formerly Maxor) has earned the reputation as a premier employer by offering rewarding career opportunities at competitive pay rates. At our VytlOne managed pharmacies we realize that our most important assets are our employees. We offer the opportunity to greatly affect the lives of others, while working with a team of dedicated and devoted pharmacy professionals. We strive to make a difference in peoples’ lives in a very authentic way. If you are driven by a sense of purpose, and want to make a truly meaningful career choice, that offers the ability to serve the community, then come join our team of caring and compassionate individuals.

Responsibilities

• 1. Directs and contributes to the development, modification, implementation, and coordination of systems and processes necessary to meet all pharmacy accreditation requirements.


• 2. Manages the design, development, and implementation of improvement projects and initiatives supporting quality and accreditation.


• 3. Designs and develops templates, materials and guidance documentation for use by internal and external stakeholders.


• 4. Creates content and contributes to development of policies and procedures compliant with accreditation standards, serves as accreditation SME for policy and procedure development for internal and external stakeholders, and assists with record management and archive process for policies and procedures.


• 5. Monitor changes to accreditation standards and assist with updates to applicable policies and procedures to ensure compliance with standards.


• 6. Develops and participates in presentations and consulting with internal and external teams on accreditation requirements, activities, and outcomes.


• 7. Serve as subject matter expert on accreditation and standard interpretation; educate internal and external stakeholders on standards and assist with operationalizing requirements.


• 8. Manage the accreditation process including the uploading and monitoring of ACHC and URAC applications, preparing DeskTop Review, responding to RFI within designated timelines, developing Plans of Correction, and/or Corrective Action Plans, and monitoring entire application process through the approval and subsequent renewals.


• 9. Work within organizational wide, cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams to bring each pharmacy to a state of readiness, ensuring all accreditation compliance issues are addressed and ensure ongoing compliance with all standards and Plans of Correction and/or Corrective Action Plans.


• 10. Conduct and/or oversee quarterly mock audits and gap analyses to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and track/trend issues to develop mitigation strategies.


• 11. Prepare reports, contribute, and participate in the Enterprise Quality Management Committee and/or Sub-Committees such as Medication Safety, Education and Training, and Policy and Procedures or other committees as needed.


• 12. Document, track, and disseminate risks, issues, assumptions, action items, decisions, and questions related to quality and accreditation initiatives.


• 13. Lead complex projects simultaneously that may involve multiple internal and external stakeholders.


• 14. Work with business leadership to define requirements, establish objectives, and define successful outcomes for quality initiatives and improvement projects.


• 15. Train, mentor and coach on accreditation standards by providing focused orientation of applicable SOPs/policies and procedures.


• 16. Support the pharmacy residency program by participating in the Residency Advisory Committee, collaborating with pharmacy residents on activities, and serving as mentor and preceptor when necessary.


• 17. Travel as required to support current and future operations.


• 18. May serve as interim pharmacist-in-charge, pharmacy or operations manager, staff pharmacist or other position as necessary to support operations across the enterprise.


• 19. Promptly report any allegations of impropriety to the Compliance Department.


• 20. Comply with Maxor’s Ethical Business Conduct policy and Maxor’s Compliance Program.


• 21. Remain free from exclusion under the OIG and SAMS Medicare/Medicaid lists.


• 22. Complete required training, as assigned, within the established timeframes.


• 23. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.


• 24. Ensure staff are informed of product upgrades or enhancements in a timely manner.


• 25. Hire and train competent staff.


• 26. On a biweekly basis, verify departmental timesheets for departmental employees ensuring the timesheets are accurate based on the work-schedule and necessary corrections are done prior to timely Payroll submission.


• 27. Develop and mentor departmental staff by providing career coaching; motivate departmental staff, individually and as a group; understand and support diversity; and establish an effective team.


• 28. Conduct initial and annual performance evaluations.


• 29. Promote teamwork; discipline staff when warranted.


• 30. Maintain regular attendance in accordance with established policies.


• 31. Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree, or Pharm. D., from an approved school of pharmacy and active unrestricted licensure in relevant jurisdictions of practice, MHA or MBA preferred, Board Certification Specialty Pharmacy preferred. Completion of ASHP accredited residency desirable.Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience relevant to the responsibilities and duties specified.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
1. Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy in multiple jurisdictions.2. Knowledge of specialty pharmacy disease states and associated medications, clinical best practices, drug indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.3. In-depth knowledge of ACHC and URAC accreditation requirements in pharmacy practice.4. Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines with proven ability to effectively manage multiple large-scale projects at once.5. Ability to ability to influence others in a dynamic and matrixed environment.6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work effectively with all organizational levels.7. Strong meeting facilitation skills in both face-to-face and virtual situations, including the ability to make effective presentations.8. Sound business and technical acumen.9. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.10. Works effectively in a team environment and communicates well using virtual tools. when team members are geographically dispersed.11. Focused and versatile team player who is comfortable under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability.12. A self-motivated, self-reliant, self-starter with the ability to achieve broadly communicated objectives under a minimal amount of supervision.13. Effective \"consultative\" approach, combined with action-oriented passion.14. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability and willingness to learn Smartsheet, Confluence, and other tools as necessary.

Work Schedule

Hours will be Monday through Friday and may include 8-5, 9-6, or 10-7 or similar variation. Schedule and hours may vary due to travel or other business needs that may include holidays, weekends, nights and/or on-call. This is a remote position with some onsite activities and travel possible.

Why Should You Choose VytlOne?

VytlOne offers a culture that promotes teamwork and where employees are valued as the Company’s best asset. We work hard, but we make sure to have fun along the way, too. Competitive salary, plus a great benefits package are available including:

• $850 individual, annual medical deductible


• $25 office visit copays;


• Low biweekly premiums;


• Company paid basic life/AD&D, Short and Long-term disability insurance;


• Rx, dental, vision, short-term disability, and FSA


• Employer-matched 401k Plan;


• Industry Leading PTO Plan;


• Career Laddering Program


• Earned Wage Access


• And more!

The innovative spirit at VytlOne will transform the way you think about pharmacy & healthcare services. As we pave the way in a relentless commitment to positive health outcomes, it’s never been a better time to be part of the VytlOne team!

VytlOne is an EOE, including disability/vets