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SYSTEM ASST. DIR. OF PHARMACY-PURCHASING/INVENTORY/BILLING/BUDGET
Cook County HealthIllinois, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Oct 2024
About the role
LOCATION: John H Stroger Jr, Hospital
DEPARTMENT - Pharmacy Administration
SHIFT: 8 AM - 4 PM
Job Summary
The System Assistant Director of Pharmacy Purchasing/Inventory/Billing/Budget oversees the purchasing of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies for the CCH pharmacies, under direction of the Senior Director of Pharmacy.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
Management
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of pharmacy purchasing and pharmacy billing activities across Cook County Health
• Maintains CCH pharmacies compliance with local, state, JCAHO and Federal purchasing and billing regulation and guidelines
• Maintains the purchasing compliance related to the federal 340B purchase program
• Works with the Health System's Group Purchasing Organization
• Works with drug suppliers on best pricing and most efficient delivery of product
• Maintains pharmacy billing databases for both inpatient and outpatient drug NDC numbers and drug prices
• Assists in organizing and planning of CCH' pharmaceutical purchasing and billing activities
• Assists in CCH pharmacy budget preparation
• Coordinates records and statistics concerning purchasing and billing
• Provides trending reports and data concerning purchasing and billing
Personnel
• Assists with the selection and onboarding of new employees
Communicates
• Participates on CCH committees as assigned, i.e., CCH Drug and Formulary
• Represents CCH at local, state, and national professional society meetings
Quality Management
• Assists with the development, implementation, and review of CCH pharmacy quality control programs
Inventory Control Services
• Assists in formulary evaluation/revision
• Attends Health System Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee meetings
• Coordinates drug distribution from pharmacy storerooms to hospital drug storage areas, ambulatory clinics, and public health
• Assists in the coordination of drug cabinet maintenance and restocking
Minimum Qualifications
• Registered as a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, by the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation
• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy accredited by the ACPE
• At least five (5) years of full-time work experience in pharmacy purchasing
• At least five (5) years of full-time work experience in pharmacy management
• Experience in 340B or other government funded programs
• Experience with request for proposals (RFP), contract negotiations and contract terms experience
• Experience with inventory processes and purchasing systems Preferred Qualifications
• MBA degree from an accredited college or university
• Project management experience
• Membership and participation in local, state, and national pharmacy associations is desirable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
• Thorough knowledge of health system and pharmacy policies, procedures, and techniques
• Know
DEPARTMENT - Pharmacy Administration
SHIFT: 8 AM - 4 PM
Job Summary
The System Assistant Director of Pharmacy Purchasing/Inventory/Billing/Budget oversees the purchasing of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies for the CCH pharmacies, under direction of the Senior Director of Pharmacy.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
Management
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of pharmacy purchasing and pharmacy billing activities across Cook County Health
• Maintains CCH pharmacies compliance with local, state, JCAHO and Federal purchasing and billing regulation and guidelines
• Maintains the purchasing compliance related to the federal 340B purchase program
• Works with the Health System's Group Purchasing Organization
• Works with drug suppliers on best pricing and most efficient delivery of product
• Maintains pharmacy billing databases for both inpatient and outpatient drug NDC numbers and drug prices
• Assists in organizing and planning of CCH' pharmaceutical purchasing and billing activities
• Assists in CCH pharmacy budget preparation
• Coordinates records and statistics concerning purchasing and billing
• Provides trending reports and data concerning purchasing and billing
Personnel
• Assists with the selection and onboarding of new employees
Communicates
• Participates on CCH committees as assigned, i.e., CCH Drug and Formulary
• Represents CCH at local, state, and national professional society meetings
Quality Management
• Assists with the development, implementation, and review of CCH pharmacy quality control programs
Inventory Control Services
• Assists in formulary evaluation/revision
• Attends Health System Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee meetings
• Coordinates drug distribution from pharmacy storerooms to hospital drug storage areas, ambulatory clinics, and public health
• Assists in the coordination of drug cabinet maintenance and restocking
Minimum Qualifications
• Registered as a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, by the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation
• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy accredited by the ACPE
• At least five (5) years of full-time work experience in pharmacy purchasing
• At least five (5) years of full-time work experience in pharmacy management
• Experience in 340B or other government funded programs
• Experience with request for proposals (RFP), contract negotiations and contract terms experience
• Experience with inventory processes and purchasing systems Preferred Qualifications
• MBA degree from an accredited college or university
• Project management experience
• Membership and participation in local, state, and national pharmacy associations is desirable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
• Thorough knowledge of health system and pharmacy policies, procedures, and techniques
• Know
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