Primary Care Medication Access Pharmacist Manager

Intermountain Healthcare; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic pharmacy leader to oversee all aspects of pharmacy services. This fully remote position emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence, ensuring a positive customer experience. The role involves fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while managing a team and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to enhancing patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional pharmacy services and improving healthcare outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of operation.
• Effective communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy services ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead change and manage caregiver transitions effectively.

Skills

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Practice

Medication Management

Project Management

Quality Improvement

Leadership

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

**Job Description:**

This leader is responsible for managing all aspects of pharmacy services within their scope of responsibility. The leader will ensure that pharmacy services are delivered consistently with Intermountain Health’s Fundamentals of Care (i.e., safety, quality, experience, access, equity, stewardship, engaged caregivers, and growth) and aligned to System Pharmacy Services and their scope of responsibility. The leader ensures a positive customer service experience and that the best possible operational and clinical outcomes are achieved. They will implement and support clinical and operational initiatives by fostering a culture of highly engaged caregivers aligned with organizational goals. The leader is responsible for all human resource responsibilities for their team and for the fiscal performance management of their team. Additionally, they must ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and requirements established by regulatory bodies governing pharmacy practice. Typically, this leader manages a team of fewer than twenty caregivers and oversees multiple practice areas or responsibilities with highly complex processes or pharmacy services.

**Position will work normal clinical hours, Monday - Friday. This position is fully remote.**

**Essential Functions:**

1. Ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient pharmacy services with a culture of accountability consistent with Intermountain Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
2. Creates and sustains a culture of continuous improvement by adopting the Intermountain Operating Model.
3. Works with pharmacy leadership to identify and implement new processes, technologies, and automation to improve medication safety, operational efficiencies, patient experience, caregiver effectiveness, and reduce expenses.
4. Leads change effectively and manages caregiver transitions through strong leadership and communication.
5. Researches, analyzes, and synthesizes data to make informed clinical, business, and operational recommendations.
6. Serves as the pharmacy leader responsible for decisions related to pharmacy practice to meet both short- and long-term goals.
7. Defines, tracks, and reports key performance indicators related to pharmacy operations and clinical services.
8. Oversees daily team activities, ensuring proper training, mentoring, and professional development.
9. Manages recruiting, hiring, coaching, evaluating, and corrective actions to foster a culture of accountability and standard achievement.
10. Supports creation of operational and capital budgets, maintaining fiscal accountability.

**Skills:**

• Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Practice
• Medication Management
• Project Management
• Quality Improvement
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Financial Management

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy.
• Licensed in a state where Intermountain Health operates or eligible upon hire.
• Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) within 90 days of hire if required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days if required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days if required.
• Prior experience and competence in a similar-sized facility.
• Ability to interpret and use data effectively.
• Effective project and time management skills.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Pharmacy management experience.
• Prior authorization experience.
• Patient assistance program experience.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MPH, MHA, or MS in pharmacy).
• Pharmacy residency, post-graduate training, or board certification.
• Leadership experience in pharmacy services.
• Experience in an integrated healthcare delivery system.

**Physical Requirements:**

• Visual acuity for reading and assessing information and labels.
• Verbal communication with providers, colleagues, and patients.
• Manual dexterity for handling supplies and equipment, including computer use.

**Location:** Supply Chain Center, Midvale, Utah

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40

The hourly range is $62.38 - $91.66, dependent on experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

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