Specialty Medication Access Pharmacy Manager

Intermountain Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacy leader to manage comprehensive pharmacy services. This fully remote role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence while fostering a culture of accountability. The ideal candidate will implement innovative processes and technologies to enhance medication safety and efficiency. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team and make impactful decisions that align with organizational goals. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to caregiver well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the relevant state.
• Effective communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

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

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. The leader will implement and support clinical and operational initiatives by fostering a culture of highly engaged caregivers aligned to 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 managing the fiscal performance of their team. Additionally, they must ensure the facility remains compliant with all current 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. This will be a full remote position.**

**Essential Functions:**

1. Ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient pharmacy services with 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 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 of caregivers.
9. Manages recruiting, hiring, coaching, evaluating, and corrective actions for direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability.
10. Supports creation of operational and capital budgets 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 for the role and location within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) if required for the role and location within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if required for the role and location within 90 days of hire.
• Prior experience and competence in a comparable facility.
• 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 acuity for reading labels, documents, monitors, and assessing customer needs.
• Verbal communication skills for interacting with providers, colleagues, and patients.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating supplies and equipment, including computer use.

**Location:** Supply Chain Center

**Work City:** Midvale

**Work State:** Utah

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$62.38 - $91.66

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about our benefits here.

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

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