Manager - Medication Access - Community Based Pharmacy

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine HUB Pharmacy in Omaha is seeking a Full-time Manager of Medication Access to lead community-based pharmacy operations and the Medication Access Coordinator team. The role emphasizes process improvement, cross-department collaboration, and staff development.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hospital pharmacy leadership experience, be licensed in Nebraska, and drive 340B program initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years experience in pharmacy, hospital, or process improvement in a healthcare environment.
• Minimum of three years direct supervisory experience.
• Licensed in the state of Nebraska or appropriate jurisdiction upon start or transfer or currently registered with the State of NE as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
• Graduate of ACPE-accredited PharmD or equivalent with 10 years of pharmacy experience.
• Master's degree within 24 months of hire/transfer.
• Demonstrated independent problem-solving and self-directed work experience.
• Proficiency in operational aspects of a complex retail/specialty and/or contract pharmacy operation.
• Understanding of 340B program.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, support, and evaluation of pharmacy operational services in assigned areas.
• Manage staffing: selection, orientation, training, development, and performance evaluation.
• Communicate effectively to promote positive department relations.
• Commit to continual patient-oriented pharmaceutical care and quality improvements.
• Develop and execute strategies impacting department financial performance.
• Participate in 340B decision-making for hospital-owned and contract pharmacies.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Data analysis

Operational excellence

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD

Bachelor/Master with 10 years pharmacy experience

Master's degree within 24 months

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Manager - Medication Access - Community Based Pharmacy - Full-time

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Full-TimeManager - Community Based Pharmacy to support the Medication Access Coordinator team at Nebraska Medicine HUB Pharmacy location at Omaha, NE.

An ideal candidate has leadership experience in process improvement, medication access or patient financial support, is comfortable implementing or navigating rapidly evolving workflows, can build successful relationships between departments, and is able to effectively lead a large team.

We partner with our physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us!

Shift:

• Full Time 1.0 FTE / Benefit Eligible
• First Shift
• Location: Nebraska Medicine HUB Pharmacy

Be part of somethingextraordinary withNebraska Medicine!

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network: Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Manager - Medication Access - Community Based Pharmacy - Description:

Lead the development, implementation, support, and evaluation of pharmacy operational services in assigned areas. Manage selection, orientation, training, development, and performance evaluation of Retail/Specialty pharmacy staff. Initiate and maintain effective communication to promote positive department relations across the organization. Demonstrate a dedication to continual patient-oriented pharmaceutical care and constant quality improvement to achieve department and organizational goals. Develop, implement and execute strategies that will impact the financial performance of the department. Actively participate in decision-making related to 340B processes for hospital owned pharmacies and contract pharmacy partners. Assure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards for Retail/Specialty operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years experience in pharmacy, general hospital, or process improvement in a healthcare environment required.
• Minimum of three years direct supervisory experience required.
• Licensed in the state of Nebraska or jurisdiction in which pharmacy practice is conducted upon start or transfer required OR currently registered with the State of NE as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician required.
• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy education (ACPE) accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program OR possess a Bachelor or Master degree with 10 years of pharmacy experience required.
• Master's degree within 24 months of transfer or hire required.
• Demonstrated independent problem-solving and self-directed work experience required.
• Proficiency in operational aspects of a complex retail/specialty and/or contract pharmacy operation required.
• Demonstrated advancement of patient care/safety through improvement of pharmacy operations required.
• Comprehensive understanding of 340B program required.
• Expert knowledge of pharmacy software to include and not limited to creation of third party plans, pricing files, and reporting required.
• Working knowledge of confidentiality laws, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and third party payer billing submission required.
• Demonstrate ability to evaluate workflow and implement changes as required.
• Ability to lead and develop others, analytical comprehension, research capabilities and data analysis skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory or leadership experience in hospital owned pharmacy preferred.
• Experience with of 340B processes preferred.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Leadership Academy graduate Apexus PVP 340B preferred.
• University program completion preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.