Specialty Medication Access Pharmacy Manager

Intermountain Healthcare; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to manage pharmacy services remotely. In this role, you will ensure high-quality pharmacy operations aligned with organizational goals, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and lead a dedicated team. Your expertise in medication management and project leadership will be crucial as you implement innovative processes and technologies to enhance patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values wellness and offers a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Wellness programs

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of pharmacy services and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead a team to improve medication safety and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Pharmacy

Medication Management

Leadership

Project Management

Quality Improvement

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 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 governing 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 consistent with Intermountain Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
2. Creates and sustains a culture of continuous improvement by fully 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. Effectively leads change and related caregiver transitions through effective leadership and strong written and verbal communication.
5. Researches, analyzes, and synthesizes data/informational elements to make well-informed clinical, business, and operational recommendations.
6. Serves as the pharmacy leader responsible for decisions pertaining to pharmacy practice needs 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 activities of the team and ensures appropriate training, mentoring, and professional development of all caregivers.
9. Manages recruiting, hiring, coaching, evaluating, and corrective actions with caregivers who are direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability and ensuring standards are achieved and documented.
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 in which Intermountain Health operates or eligibility 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 demonstrated competence in area of practice at a facility of comparable size and complexity.
• Ability to effectively interpret and use data.
• Effective project and time management skills.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Pharmacy management experience.
• Prior authorization / Patient access experience.
• Specialty medication experience.
• Master’s degree in one of the following fields: MBA, MPH, MHA, or MS in pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Pharmacy residency, other post-graduate training, and/or board certification.
• Leadership experience of pharmacy services with a similar or relevant scope of responsibility.
• Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system.

**Physical Requirements:**

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

**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 generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits).

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

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