Specialty Medication Access Pharmacy Manager

Intermountain Healthcare; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a pharmacy leader to oversee pharmacy services and ensure high-quality care. This role involves managing a dedicated team, implementing innovative processes, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of continuous improvement while achieving operational excellence. With a focus on patient experience and caregiver effectiveness, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join a team committed to excellence and patient-centered care, and help shape the future of pharmacy services.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy and eligible to obtain a license upon hire.
• Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmacy

Medication Management

Project Management

Quality Improvement

Leadership

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Master’s degree in MBA, MPH, MHA, or MS 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 the goals within their area of responsibility, the service line, and the organization. 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 the facility remains compliant with all laws, regulations, and requirements established by regulatory bodies that guide 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.

This position will work normal clinic hours, Monday - Friday. It will be a full remote position.

**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 and caregiver transitions effectively through strong leadership and communication.
5. Researches, analyzes, and synthesizes data to make informed clinical, business, and operational decisions.
6. Serves as the pharmacy leader responsible for decisions related to pharmacy practice needs to meet 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 appropriate training, mentoring, and professional development.
9. Manages recruiting, hiring, coaching, evaluating, and corrective actions for caregivers, fostering a culture of accountability.
10. Supports operational and capital budget creation and maintains 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 (degree will be verified).
• Licensed to practice pharmacy.
• Licensed in a state where Intermountain Health operates or eligible to obtain a license upon hire.
• Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers if required within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) if required within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if required within 90 days of hire.
• Prior experience and competence in area of practice at a facility of comparable size and complexity.
• Ability to interpret and use data effectively.
• Effective project and time management skills.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Pharmacy management experience.
• Prior authorization / Patient access experience.
• Specialty medication experience.
• Master’s degree in MBA, MPH, MHA, or MS in pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Pharmacy residency, post-graduate training, and/or board certification.
• Leadership experience in pharmacy services with similar scope.
• Experience in an integrated healthcare delivery system.

**Physical Requirements:**

• Visual and manual dexterity for reading, manipulating supplies, and computer work.
• Frequent verbal communication with providers, colleagues, customers, and patients.

**Location:** Supply Chain Center

**Work City:** Midvale

**Work State:** Utah

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. Learn more at https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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