Pharmacy Operations Manager- Medication Prior Authorization

Indiana University Health System • Plainfield, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pharmacy Operations Manager- Medication Prior Authorization Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do . Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our System Pharmacy Administration leadership team in the role of Pharmacy Operations Manager. This position is responsible for providing operational leadership and administrative oversight for centralized Medication Prior Authorization. This newly formed team will support IU Health providers and clinics statewide for authorizations covered by payers through pharmacy benefits. Reporting to pharmacy leadership, the Manager leads assigned teams to ensure efficient, standardized, and high-quality prior authorization operations that support timely patient access to medications, regulatory compliance, and optimal financial outcomes. The role is accountable for workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and retention of team member staff, as well as day-to-day operational management. In partnership with stakeholders, the Manager drives continuous improvement through the analysis and implementation of processes, systems, and performance metrics to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and service quality across Medication Prior Authorization operations. This position exists to provide for the effective recruitment, retention, supervision and leadership of assigned employees in the Pharmacy Department. Manages ongoing analysis, development, and implementation of methods and systems to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of services and functions. This is a day shift hybrid role reporting to the Integrated Service Center 2-3 days/wk. Key Relationships Reports to : Pharmacy Director Direct Reports: 3-8 Key Relationships : Medication refill team, clinics, specialty retail pharmacies Candidate Qualifications Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies. BS degree in Pharmacy or related field preferred. Requires current Indiana license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy Technician National Certification Board (PTCB) certification preferred. Requires knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing of drugs and narcotics. Requires knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices. Requires knowledge in business applications. Requires ability to plan and manage the utilization of resources. Requires ability to facilitate and lead work groups. Requires ability to apply the organization personnel policies and procedures. Requires effective written and verbal communication skills. Requires strong customer service skills. Requires ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships. Requires ability to take initiative and meet objectives. Requires a high level of interpersonal; problem solving and analytical skills. Requires ability to be involved in multiple tasks/projects. Requires close attention to detail. Requires strong personnel management and organizational skills. Requires ability to integrate new information into practice. Requires ability to recognize opportunities for improvement. Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Requires current Indiana license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Requires knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing of drugs and narcotics.
• Requires knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices.
• Requires knowledge in business applications.
• Requires ability to plan and manage the utilization of resources.
• Requires ability to facilitate and lead work groups.
• Requires ability to apply the organization personnel policies and procedures.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires strong customer service skills.
• Requires ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships.
• Requires ability to take initiative and meet objectives.
• Requires a high level of interpersonal; problem solving and analytical skills.
• Requires ability to be involved in multiple tasks/projects.
• Requires close attention to detail.
• Requires strong personnel management and organizational skills.
• Requires ability to integrate new information into practice.
• Requires ability to recognize opportunities for improvement.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in Pharmacy or related field preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification Board (PTCB) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• providing operational leadership and administrative oversight for centralized Medication Prior Authorization
• leads assigned teams to ensure efficient, standardized, and high-quality prior authorization operations that support timely patient access to medications, regulatory compliance, and optimal financial outcomes
• accountable for workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and retention of team member staff, as well as day-to-day operational management
• drives continuous improvement through the analysis and implementation of processes, systems, and performance metrics to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and service quality across Medication Prior Authorization operations
• provide for the effective recruitment, retention, supervision and leadership of assigned employees in the Pharmacy Department
• Manages ongoing analysis, development, and implementation of methods and systems to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of services and functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager