Director of Pharmacy Business & Analytics

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy Business and Analytics will assist in development of Erlanger's strategy for pharmacy business. This role will be responsible for the implementation of identified projects that are in line with Erlanger's stated mission, vision and goals. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, specialty pharmacy ventures, oversight of the system 340B program and staff, accountability for financial reporting and integrity of pharmacy revenue cycle. This role will serve to stimulate interest and knowledge amongst stakeholders in the enterprise through interactions designed to increase engagement in program initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school with a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
• 2 years' experience in running a 340B program for a DSH hospital
• Current and Valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Tennessee, or be eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist by reciprocation or examination.
• Candidate must possess strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to work well with a variety of professionals and to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Strong relationship and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other health care professionals and lead change.
• Must possess consulting skills and be team-oriented, supportive and cooperative.
• Candidate must have the ability to continuously re-prioritize, demonstrate flexibility, and process multiple issues simultaneously.
• Must foster an environment that supports and respects diversity.
• Have the ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed.
• Skill set including leadership, communication, business acumen, quality improvement, collaboration, team development, data analysis and financial reporting

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MHA
• 340B ACE

Responsibilities

• Oversee Specialty Pharmacy startup and operations. Responsibility over service, staff, quality, budgeting, business infrastructure and growth, HR, regulatory, compliance, licensing, etc.
• Oversee 340B Coordinator and Procurement Management to support these services on execution and compliance within the 340(b) Drug Program for all qualified entities within the organization. Manage executions in these services to assure qualifications for the program are met, and maintained for regulatory compliance and financial optimization.
• Partner with Revenue Integrity, Patient Financial Services, and Payer Relations for system assessments of pharmacy rev cycle and metric monitoring. Assures the preparation of statistical, performance and analytical reports as required.
• Assist in ensuring the department maintains and grows its financial impact through partnership across multiple business lines in order to develop and implement business plans.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation for the Erlanger Pharmacy strategic plan
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures governing the operation of pharmacy business and pharmacy rev cycle.
• Recruit, orient, motivate and maintain an effective team to carry out assigned responsibilities.
• Provides leadership through evaluating the quality of services provided by Erlanger Pharmacy. Allocates adequate resources commensurate with authority for improving services provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees