Specialty Medication Access Pharmacy Manager

Intermountain Healthcare; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to manage pharmacy services, ensuring high-quality care and operational efficiency. This role involves fostering a culture of accountability, implementing innovative processes, and leading a team of caregivers. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This full remote position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy services ensuring safety and quality.
• Lead change and manage caregiver transitions effectively.
• Analyze data for informed clinical and operational decisions.

Skills

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Practice

Medication Management

Project Management

Quality Improvement

Leadership

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Master’s degree (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 organizational goals. The leader is responsible for all human resource responsibilities for their team and for managing the fiscal performance of their team. Additionally, they must ensure the facility remains compliant with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards set by regulatory bodies. Typically, this role manages a team of fewer than twenty caregivers and oversees multiple complex practice areas or pharmacy services.

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

**Essential Functions:**

1. Ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient pharmacy services, fostering a culture of accountability aligned 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. Analyzes data to make informed clinical, business, and operational decisions.
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 for direct reports, 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 verification required).
• 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 (BLS) certification 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.
• Experience and competence in a comparable facility and practice area.
• Ability to interpret and utilize data effectively.
• Strong project and time management skills.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Pharmacy management experience.
• Prior authorization or patient access experience.
• Specialty medication experience.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MPH, MHA, or MS in pharmacy).
• Post-graduate training, residency, or board certification.
• Leadership experience in pharmacy services with similar scope.
• Experience in an integrated healthcare system.

**Physical Requirements:**

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

**Location:** Supply Chain Center

**Work City:** Midvale

**Work State:** 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. Learn more at (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits).

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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