Pharmacy Program Manager - Hybrid Indianapolis, IN

aFit Staffing•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pharmacy Program Manager Be part of a transformative effort to improve the health and well-being of rural communities across Indiana. Our client is leading Indiana’s 5-year Rural Health Transformation Program, including the Make Rural Indiana Healthy Again Regional Grants, a historic $600M investment to strengthen healthcare access, prevention, and system resilience across 64 fully rural and nine partially rural counties. This initiative brings together state leadership, healthcare providers, and community organizations to design and implement solutions that reflect local needs while advancing a shared, statewide vision for better health outcomes. This is a high-impact role focused on expanding access to critical medications for patients transitioning from hospital to home, helping reduce barriers to care and improve outcomes in rural communities across the state. About the Role As the Pharmacy Program Manager, you will support Growing Access to Hospital Post-Discharge Medications by helping rural hospitals implement and strengthen Meds to Beds programs across Indiana. In this role, you will work closely with the Indiana Department of Health, the Family and Social Services Administration – Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning, rural hospitals, and other stakeholders to support hospital-based medication access programs that ensure patients receive prescribed medications before discharge. You will help drive implementation, build partnerships, provide technical assistance, and support performance tracking to improve care transitions and reduce access and transportation barriers. This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong relationship-building, program coordination, and the ability to support hospitals and partners through implementation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. What You’ll Do

Requirements

A medical or pharmacy-related degree, or a degree in public health, health science, health policy or administration, social science, or other relevant field Required
Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously Required
Ability to synthesize analytical insights into clear, objective, and actionable recommendations Required
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences Required
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with agency staff, hospital leaders, and stakeholders Required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher Required
Detail-oriented and self-motivated approach to managing work and priorities Required

Nice To Haves

Experience in rural health initiatives Highly Desired 2 years
Clinical background with experience in pharmacy, hospital, primary care, ambulatory, or community health settings Highly Desired
Knowledge of federal and state policies and regulations governing pharmacy practices Highly Desired
Experience in leadership, facilitation, adult education, and project management Highly Desired
Familiarity with Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), Pharmacy Services Administration Organizations (PSAOs), and point-of-sale pharmacy systems Highly Desired

Responsibilities

Lead coordination efforts that help rural hospitals launch and sustain Meds to Beds programs.
Coordinate and facilitate Meds to Beds programs with rural hospitals and key stakeholders across Indiana
Support participating hospitals in implementing program models that improve access to post-discharge medications
Ensure hospitals receiving grant funds are meeting deliverables outlined in work plans and complying with contract requirements
Identify implementation barriers and support problem-solving to keep programs moving forward
Build strong partnerships across hospitals, agencies, and external organizations to drive adoption and long-term success.
Foster partnerships with rural hospital administrators to build hospital buy-in and overcome program implementation barriers
Work closely with hospital CEOs, pharmacy leadership, and other internal stakeholders to support implementation
Collaborate with external partners, including the Indiana Pharmacy Association and other stakeholders, to strengthen program delivery
Share knowledge, best practices, and successful models from existing Meds to Beds programs with participating hospitals and health systems
Serve as a key liaison connecting hospitals with the resources, vendors, and support needed for successful implementation.
Provide on-site technical assistance to participating hospitals and serve as a liaison between hospitals, technical support resources, and IDOH leadership
Develop relationships with vendors, including medical records systems, couriers, pharmacies, Pharmacy Benefits Managers, Pharmacy Services Administration Organizations, and other potential contractors or sub-awardees
Help hospitals navigate operational and resource needs related to program development and implementation
Support coordination between hospitals and external partners to ensure timely, effective program execution
Support data collection, outcome measurement, and reporting to demonstrate impact and guide continuous improvement.
Develop reporting guidelines and systems to assess program outcomes
Provide technical support to hospital staff responsible for tracking data and project outcomes
Work with IDOH leadership to coordinate measurement, analysis, and reporting of progress on defined KPOs
Provide regular updates and feedback to IDOH leadership on progress, performance, and opportunities for improvement