Pharmacy Business Coordinator

Memorial Hermann Health System•Piney Point Village, TX

52d•Remote

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary The Ambulatory Pharmacy Coordinator is responsible for assisting in standardizing operations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Position assists in coordinating pharmacy services and activities and ensures that the pharmacy provides optimal operations and clinical services on a daily basis. This position will focus on either operations coordination and/or clinical coordination within the ambulatory pharmacies. Position will facilitate the development, implementation and maintenance of operational systemsthat promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of appropriate, safe, cost-effective drug therapies. This position will report to the Ambulatory Pharmacy Operations Director. Job Description Position will be responsible for providing support and coordination of various system programs and projects including but not limited to the following: 340B Program Memorial Hermann longitudinal internship program (MINT) HEAL High School program EPIC optimization projects Other projects as assigned 340B experience, Informatics or related background within Pharmacy is highly desired. Must be a licensed Pharmacist in the State of Texas. Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certification is a plus. Position will have the ability to work remotely but will be required to travel to and/or work from campuses as needed for meetings. Schedule is Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree required
Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Texas
Five (5) years in a clinical pharmacy and three (3) years as Clinical Coordinator or other leadership position in clinical pharmacy developing and evaluating clinical pharmacy programs or operations experience OR completion of a PGY1/ PGY2 Health System Administration Pharmacy residency is required.
Must work effectively as a team leader, have strong communication skills and have the ability to prioritize effectively and manage complex projects
Knowledgeable and compliant with all relevant laws, rules regulations and accreditation standards and requirement
Experience with analyzing and reporting data and demonstrates knowledge of intermediate to advanced level skill with MS Word, Excel, Power Point
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Pharmacy residency or commensurate experience preferred
Masters of Science, Masters of Health Administration or Masters of Business Administrations or commensurate experience desirable
Board certification in pharmacotherapy or other specialty preferred for the Ambulatory Pharmacy Coordinator focusing on Clinical Coordination
Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certification is a plus.
340B experience, Informatics or related background within Pharmacy is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Assists in directing clinical pharmacy services provided within Ambulatory Pharmacy Services.
Assists in the development of practice standards for clinical pharmacy services within Ambulatory Pharmacy Services.
Coordinates learning experiences for pharmacy residents and students.
Investigates opportunities for additional clinical pharmacy services and assists in implementation.
Participates in clinical research within Ambulatory Pharmacy Services.
Provides education, drug information, and other educational services upon request.
Coordinates the development of clinical education for Ambulatory Pharmacy Services team members.
Serves as a point of contact for transition of care projects within Ambulatory Pharmacy Services.
Serves as a point of contact for ambulatory projects, answering questions, troubleshooting problems, and solving any other issues related to operational challenges.
Serves as the implementation lead for projects working with the Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy regarding operations plans and medication systems.
Assists in the oversight of quality assurance, medication safety, and operations of the Ambulatory Pharmacy Services.
Assist with vendor management, credentialing with payers and pharmacy licensing within Ambulatory Pharmacy Services.
Standardizes processes within Ambulatory Pharmacy Services – home infusion, specialty, and retail pharmacies.
Assists with all applicable accreditation standards (URAC, ACHC, JC), 340B compliance and regulatory requirements (FDA/DEA/TSBP).
Assists in developing operational policies and procedures for Ambulatory Pharmacy Services as needed.