Pharmacy Analytics Lead: Ambulatory & Infusion Ops

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Pharmacy Operations Analyst to serve as the primary analytic resource for patient care, collaborating with clinical and operational leaders to monitor financial, clinical, quality and operational metrics across patient care areas.

You will develop and distribute dashboards, reports, and tools, supporting budgeting, variance analysis and data quality initiatives to drive performance improvements within NM’s pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• 2-3 years related experience.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure with IDFPR within 60 days of hire.
• CPhT or ExCPT certification required for licensed after 2008.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent PC-based skills using Microsoft Products (Excel, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Obtain, analyze and interpret financial, clinical, quality and operational data from multiple internal and external data sources.
• Maintain accurate, up to date analytical documentation and operational dashboards.
• Conduct internal audits on prescription claims including 340B eligibility and respond to external payor audits.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for management to understand financial, clinical, quality and operational issues.
• Work collaboratively with other departments in the hospital to assist directors and managers in budgeting, variance analysis, achieving budget targets, and setting budget targets.
• Participate in the monthly budget variance reporting processes.
• Support during budget preparation and review.
• Seek new, innovative methods to continuously improve reporting processes and workflow.
• Identify, develop and assist in the implementation of key metrics to measure process performance and opportunity.
• Provide quality control – ensure 100% accuracy and integrity of all data elements that are reported and distributed.
• Demonstrate understanding of multiple system interfaces and workflow. Identify sources of truth related to data management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree

2-3 years related experience

Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure with IDFPR

Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) or ExCPT

Master’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Pharmacy Operations Analyst to serve as the primary analytic resource for patient care, collaborating with clinical and operational leaders to monitor financial, clinical, quality and operational metrics across patient care areas.

You will develop and distribute dashboards, reports, and tools, supporting budgeting, variance analysis and data quality initiatives to drive performance improvements within NM’s pharmacy operations.