Pharmacy Practice Coordinator-340B, Supply Chain, and Finance, Full-time Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Pharmacy Practice Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of the Manager, the Pharmacy Practice Coordinator has the authority and accountability for facilitating the daily operations and delivery of quality service within designated practice areas. In addition, the Practice Coordinator is responsible for translating Northwestern Medicine goals into the Work Unit/Department short and long term plans, working with managers for definition and implementation of clinical and distributive services, pharmaceutical educational programs, financial, and personnel management.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the oversight, compliance, and optimization of the NMH 340B program.
• Assures pharmacy 340B regulatory compliance, auditing, reporting, and quality assurance.
• Supports the pharmacy medication supply chain including contracting, procurement, distribution, inventory services and pharmacy storeroom activities.
• Ensures monthly financial reporting, identifying and analyzing supply expense reduction initiatives, budgeting and vendor contracting negotiations.
• Supports establishing operational and financial dashboard goals, metrics, and reporting.
• Legal and Regulatory:
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, statutes and regulations governing pharmacy practice in areas of responsibility
  • Ensure areas of responsibility meet the regulatory requirements of inside and outside auditors and accrediting bodies
• Pharmacy Services:
  • Implementing and maintaining pharmacy services that are an integral part of the care delivery systems of Northwestern Medicine
  • Implementation of new technology and the provision of pharmacy services that will improve patient care, patient safety and economic outcomes
  • Fulfills all the responsibilities, qualifications, license/certification, and education/experience of a Clinical Pharmacist
  • Supports around-the clock procurement, preparation, distribution and control of all medications used, including those that are investigational
  • Assumes responsibility for efficient and effective use of time and effort of all staff and investigates and resolves patient and work flow problems.
  • Works along frontline pharmacy staff to ensure that medications are appropriately provided to achieve the desired therapeutic outcome consistent with patient parameters and disease states
  • Organizes, prioritizes, and plans workload within given time constraints. Works cooperatively with fellow pharmacists to oversee and direct the activities of the work area, to assign work to technicians, and to assure that the established Department objectives are accomplished.
  • Facilitates a team-based approach to patient care problem solving and service delivery.
• Leadership and Management:
  • Uses communication skills of persuasiveness and assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the other person’s point of view, to influence the behavior and opinions of professional and technical colleagues
  • Develop talent in technical and clinical positions
  • Coordinates and manages scheduling consistent with departmental budget requirements  and maintains programs to monitor and control costs and inventory
  • Assist manager in the onboarding of new team members
  • Provide feedback to manager for performance reviews consistent with Performance Management Process established by the organization.
  • Ensure necessary arrangements for coverage are made along with management of productivity based on patient care.
  • Supports trainees, including fellows, residents, and students along with daily operational and clinical needs in areas of responsibility
  • Creates an environment of high morale and engaged motivated staff.
  • Facilitates interdepartmental coordination by acting as a liaison between the pharmacy department and other disciplines
  • Assists Manager in meeting organizati