Manager Pharmacy - Specialty Pharmacy

What’s Upstate; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance and disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Manager of Specialty Pharmacy Services to coordinate and optimize ambulatory specialty pharmacy operations within the Department of Pharmacy.

You will supervise staff, engage with payers and providers, educate learners, and lead policy development and quality improvement initiatives.

The role demands a PharmD or PharmD-related degree, NY licensure eligibility, and at least 2 years in specialty pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required; licensed or eligible for licensure in NY.
• Pharm D. degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in Specialty Pharmacy Operations.
• Administrative Residency or related training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination, quality, and cost-effectiveness of specialty pharmacy operations.
• Direct Supervisors, Coordinators, and Support Personnel to achieve goals and standards of practice.
• Represent and promote Specialty Pharmacy Services to providers, administrators, legislators, researchers, and others as needed.
• Educate pharmacy students, residents, fellows, pharmacists, technicians, and other providers in specialty pharmacy and public policy.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for specialty pharmacy services to assure high quality care.
• Collaborate with Director of Pharmacy and other managers to develop strategic plans for ambulatory pharmacy services.

Skills

Analysis & Evaluation

Communication

Computer Skills

Leadership

Interacting with People

Manage People

Project Management/Planning

Supervise Others

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Pharm D.

Job description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you’ll do

The Manager of Specialty Pharmacy Services is responsible for assuring the coordination, quality, and cost effectiveness of operations provided in the Specialty Pharmacy. The Manager directs Supervisors, Coordinators, and Support Personnel and works with them to achieve and maintain the goals, objectives, and standards of practice to assure optimal outcomes. The Manager functions under the direction and philosophy of the Department of Pharmacy. Serve as a national spokesperson to represent, communicate, and promote Specialty Pharmacy Services to other providers, administrators, legislators, researchers, and others as needed. Educate pharmacy students, residents, fellows, pharmacists, technicians, and other providers regarding specialty pharmacy and pharmaceutical public policy. Organize, plan, implement, and support research activities related to specialty pharmacy and public policy as it impacts the Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Department.

• Provide oversight of specialty pharmacy accreditations.
• Interact with payers, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and other stakeholders in order to create visibility for specialty pharmacy services and establish relationships that will grow and sustain the business.
• Provide oversight of specialty pharmacy network applications.
• Work in collaboration with Assistant and Associate Directors to manage and coordinate operations in all areas where specialty pharmacy services are provided.
• Provide support to Ambulatory Care personnel in order to assure consistency of specialty pharmacy services.
• Assure quality, timely and efficient specialty pharmacy services that meet the needs of outpatients and employees.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for specialty pharmacy services in order to assure high quality pharmaceutical care.
• Comply with rules and requirements of all legal and regulatory agencies.
• Cost-justify, develop, implement, and assure the quality of new and innovative pharmacy services for specialty pharmacy.
• Serve as a liaison and/or committee member on University committees involving specialty pharmacy services.
• Collaborate with Director of Pharmacy, Senior Associate Directors and other managers to develop and continually maintain a strategic plan for ambulatory pharmacy services that is compatible with the mission of the Department of Pharmacy.
• Identify and analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to the provision of pharmaceutical care in specialty pharmacy.
• Identify and implement strategies to overcome the weaknesses and threats, and capitalize on the strengths and opportunities to assure optimal care for patients.
• Collaborate with Senior Manager and other managers to develop, analyze and control annual operating/personnel budgets for specialty pharmacy services. This may require an innovative approach to staffing, inventory control, and maintaining services.
• Provide supportive structure and assist in the education programs of the ASHP accredited Residency programs.
• Provide oversight of the Quality Management Program for Specialty Pharmacy Services.
• Identify, develop and analyze quality assurance/improvement indicators for specialty pharmacy services.
• Develop, implement and evaluate an integrated ambulatory pharmacy system that assures optimal outcomes and ongoing quality improvement.
• Maintain ongoing, effective communications with the Hospital Pharmacy Services senior management and other managers to assure the timely sharing of program results.
• Collaborate with Hospital Pharmacy Services senior management and other managers to ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care between inpatient and specialty pharmacy services.
• Interact frequently with other health care professionals/administrators at ambulatory care sites to develop new, innovative methods of providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Develop, participate, and oversee research projects that involve collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
• Present research project results and other specialty pharmacy experiences at professional meetings.

What we need from you

Education

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree College of Pharmacy, required
• Other Pharm D., preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in Specialty Pharmacy Operations, required
• Minimum 1 year Advanced training in business/public health/health administration /pharmacy administration, and administrative residency, preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• Pharmacy licensure or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist by the state, required
• Certified Specialty Pharmacist Credential (SPCB) from the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, preferred

Skills

• Analysis & Evaluation
• Communication
• Computer Skills
• Leadership
• Interacting with People
• Manage People
• Project Management/Planning
• Supervise Others

Physical Requirements

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work
• Occasional typing/clerical/dexterity, lifting, standing, visual acuity, walking
• Frequent hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking

Hazards

• Occasional chemical

Travel

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
• Hybrid position - 13 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum

USD $152,276.80/Yr.

Pay Range Maximum

USD $197,953.60/Yr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.