Director of Pharmacy Services and Implementation

Job Summary

 

The Director of Pharmacy Services and Implementation is a licensed health professional responsible for design and oversite of pharmacy programs and services across AbsoluteCare pharmacies. It is also responsible for the end-to-end implementation and start-up of new AbsoluteCare pharmacies.  This role will serve as a pharmacy SME and work extensively across all functions of the AbsoluteCare organization including new market implementation, clinical services, and site operations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead overall design and implementation of new pharmacies in partnership with clinic operations and implementation team.
• Lead project management initiatives in partnership with external community partners including FQHCs.
• Partner with the VP of Clinical Pharmacy Partnerships in overall development and execution of integrated pharmacy initiatives across the organization.
• Establish new pharmacy implementation playbook including: pharmacy design, start up, and operational ramp up.  
• Establish relationships with all local market and clinic teams to support overall market growth and member engagement.
• Establish an open line of communication across local and corporate team members to ensure effective delivery/cascade of information.
• Hire and train new pharmacy managers and establish/execute team staffing plan in partnership with local market president and clinical leadership team
• Responsible for ensuring a distinctive, high quality, engaging member experience is delivered at each pharmacy location.
• Responsible for ensuring a collaboration among local providers, pharmacy managers and others to increase member usage of our pharmacy.
• Work with executive leadership to review financials and KPIs to create action plans, conduct business forecasting and analysis for business planning.
• Provide leadership and support the implementation and maintenance of standard policies, procedures, and best practices for pharmacy to promote compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and administrative rules.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and recommends mitigation strategies.
• Participate as Pharmacy SME in the development of new product, programs and services to drive overall organizational growth strategy and priorities.
• Oversee pharmacy shared services and programs which may include, Purchasing, 340B administration, PSAO and payer network contracting, and specialty pharmacy initiatives.
• Work closely with medical and other teams/departments on the medication use process to ensure the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for integrated pharmacy programs, including but not limited to developing workflows, templates, and other member engagement strategies within the electronic health record.
• May require other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Pharm D. or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy Required
• 8+ years’ combined experience within pharmacy organizations serving complex populations within a community based, clinic pharmacy setting
• Demonstrated experience in pharmacy start up and implementation of new pharmacies within community-based organizations
• At least 5 years of experience working across clinical/medical teams and care coordination team as part of comprehensive patient centered care programs.

 

Working conditions

 

This job requires the combination of remote work in a home office setting, professional office settings, and comprehensive care center environments. This role requires a dedicated, quiet workspace with the ability to adhere to HIPPA and other privacy policies.  A reliable and high-speed Wi-Fi connection or home internet is required to perform the essential functions of this role. 

 

Physical requirements

 

• Ability to communicate clearly and exchange accurate information constantly.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Constantly operates the computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine, phone, and other general office equipment.