Specialty Medication Access Pharmacy Manager

Intermountain Healthcare; Lansing (MI); 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 full remote position offers the opportunity to lead a team, ensuring high-quality care and operational efficiency while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You will collaborate on innovative processes and technologies to enhance medication safety and patient experience. With a focus on leadership and project management, this role is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Join a forward-thinking organization that values safety, quality, and engaged caregivers.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy and eligible for state license.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy services ensuring safety and quality.
• Lead change management and caregiver transitions effectively.
• Oversee team activities and ensure caregiver development.

Skills

Pharmacy

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 (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 applicable laws, regulations, and standards set by regulatory bodies governing pharmacy practice. Typically, this leader manages a team of fewer than twenty caregivers and oversees multiple practice areas or responsibilities involving 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 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. 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 management and caregiver transitions through effective leadership and communication.
5. Analyzes 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 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 (verified).
• Licensed to practice pharmacy.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain a license in a state where Intermountain Health operates.
• 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 similar facility of comparable size and complexity.
• Ability to interpret and utilize data effectively.
• Strong project and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity for reading information, labels, documents, and monitors.
• Verbal communication skills for interacting with providers, colleagues, and patients.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating supplies and equipment, including computer use.

Location:

Supply Chain Center, Midvale, Utah

Work Hours:

40 hours/week, Monday - Friday

Salary Range:

$62.38 - $91.66 per hour, depending 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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