Primary Care Medication Access Pharmacist Manager

Intermountain Healthcare; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dynamic pharmacy leader to oversee pharmacy services and ensure high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes operational excellence, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This fully remote position offers the chance to make a significant impact on pharmacy practices while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you're passionate about enhancing medication safety and operational efficiency, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree required.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the relevant state or eligible upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy services ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead change and transitions through effective communication and leadership.

Skills

Pharmacy Practice

Medication Management

Project Management

Quality Improvement

Leadership

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

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 (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. They must also ensure the facility remains compliant with all current laws, regulations, and requirements established by regulatory bodies that guide pharmacy practice. Typically, this role manages a team of fewer than twenty caregivers and oversees multiple practice areas or responsibilities with highly complex processes or pharmacy services.

Work Schedule: The position works normal clinical hours, Monday - Friday, and is fully remote.

Essential Functions

1. Ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient pharmacy services with a culture of accountability.
2. Creates and sustains a culture of continuous improvement by adopting the Intermountain Operating Model.
3. Collaborates 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 and caregiver transitions through effective 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 and ensures appropriate training, mentoring, and professional development.
9. Manages recruiting, hiring, coaching, evaluating, and corrective actions to create a culture of accountability.
10. Supports creation of operational and capital budgets and maintains fiscal accountability.

Skills

• 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 and in a state where Intermountain Health operates or eligible to obtain license upon hire.
• Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS); ACLS and PALS if required, within 90 days of hire.
• Prior experience in a similar-sized, complex facility and competence in data interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy management experience and leadership roles in pharmacy services.
• Experience with prior authorization, patient assistance, and advanced degrees or certifications.

Physical Requirements

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

Location and Compensation

Supply Chain Center, Midvale, Utah

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Hourly range: $62.38 - $91.66, dependent on experience.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Learn more at https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits.

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