Manager - Medication Access - Community Based Pharmacy

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Full-Time Manager - Community Based Pharmacy to support the Medication Access Coordinator team at Nebraska Medicine HUB Pharmacy location at Omaha, NE. An ideal candidate has leadership experience in process improvement, medication access or patient financial support, is comfortable implementing or navigating rapidly evolving workflows, can build successful relationships between departments, and is able to effectively lead a large team. We partner with our physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of American’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us!

Requirements

Minimum of seven years experience in pharmacy, general hospital, or process improvement in a healthcare environment required.
Minimum of three years direct supervisory experience required.
Licensed in the state of Nebraska or jurisdiction in which pharmacy practice is conducted upon start or transfer required OR currently registered with the State of NE as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician required.
Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy education (ACPE) accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program OR possess a Bachelor or Master degree with 10 years of pharmacy experience required.
Master's degree within 24 months of transfer or hire required.
Demonstrated independent problem-solving and self-directed work experience required.
Proficiency in operational aspects of a complex retail/specialty and/or contract pharmacy operation required.
Demonstrated advancement of patient care/safety through improvement of pharmacy operations required.
Comprehensive understanding of 340B program required.
Expert knowledge of pharmacy software to include and not limited to creation of third party plans, pricing files, and reporting required.
Working knowledge of confidentiality laws, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and third party payer billing submission required.
Demonstrate ability to evaluate workflow and implement changes as required.
Ability to lead and develop others, analytical comprehension, research capabilities and data analysis skills required.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or leadership experience in hospital owned pharmacy preferred.
Experience with of 340B processes preferred.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Leadership Academy graduate
Apexus PVP 340B preferred.
University program completion preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, support, and evaluation of pharmacy operational services in assigned areas.
Manage selection, orientation, training, development, and performance evaluation of Retail/Specialty pharmacy staff.
Initiate and maintain effective communication to promote positive department relations across the organization.
Demonstrate a dedication to continual patient-oriented pharmaceutical care and constant quality improvement to achieve department and organizational goals.
Develop, implement and execute strategies that will impact the financial performance of the department.
Actively participate in decision-making related to 340B processes for hospital owned pharmacies and contract pharmacy partners.
Assure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards for Retail/Specialty operations.