VP of Operations Programing, Senior Living

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

The VP of Operations Programming position is internally focused to evaluating our Sr Living operational footprint to ensure efficiency and quality of our operations. In addition, the VP of Operations Programming will be responsible for the organization and implementation of policies and procedures that are established, including lean best practices across the Sr Living business.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the pharmacy footprint for opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements
  • Areas of opportunities such as: Hub/Spoke, Call Center Support (CSC/POD), Customer Service Break out in Pharmacy from Order Entry, Central Fill, Repackaging Center
• Responsible for Outsource (IND) and Automation Strategy (Dosis, E1,)
• Collaborates cross functionally as new service offerings are evaluated to assist in developing the operational workflow
• Monitors Pharmacy Operations performance to identify pharmacies not performing at optimal levels and then helps assist in a plan to address
• Assists with operational IV Framework Rollout
• Identifies automation and centralization opportunities to reduce labor and improve margin
• Partners with Finance team on Inventory Management processes
• Ensures compliance with local and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and corporate policies to drive effectiveness and consistency in operations
• Designs and implements a team structure to assess and triage process fix/break opportunities within all pharmacies across the nation, with a focus on low-performing pharmacies
• Assists leadership in developing processes to effectively monitor day-to-day pharmacy operations
• Drives workflows to ensure accurate and timely dispensing of quality pharmacy services is consistently delivered to all customers/residents through effective service leadership and customer skills
• Oversees Operational System Enhancements
• Reviews and evaluates each pharmacy’s performance on a continuing basis and establishes proper measures of performance
• Counsels leadership on execution of programs and provides direction for modification in work plans or implementation of contingency plans in accordance with prevailing business conditions when necessary
• Develops and communicates specific strategies/objectives to accomplish the goals of more efficient pharmacy operations to Senior Operations leadership
• Shares information with staff regarding their gains and commitment to achieve goals
• Communicates rationale behind changes in policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Fosters “intra-organizational” and “intra-departmental” teamwork through initiating communication as well as working with other organizational areas to accomplish department goals
• Travels at least 60% of the time for business purposes
• Other projects as assigned by CEO or CPO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience in a position leading Pharmacy operations; Master’s degree in Healthcare of Business Administration preferred
• RPh licensure is a plus
• At least five years of experience managing a P&L including budget development; experience leading multi-site sales and/or operations in Home Health Care or Infusion preffered
• At least five years of experience directly managing people including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work; experience in leading team efforts within highly matrixed organizations
• Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues as well as recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
• Demonstrated success with meeting financial goals and objectives
• Ability to manage rapid growth and establish training, orientation, and team building areas
• Experience in budget development, management, and analysis
• Knowledge of nursing, pharmacy, and medical practices/procedures
• Knowledge of local, state, federal, accrediting body, and OSHA rules and regulations
• Experience with planning, developing, implementing, and interpreting programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers which includes meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Experience evaluating information to determine compliance with standards, laws, and regulations
• Basic level skill in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

About our Line of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living co