Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

The Regional Director Pharmacy Business Operations / 340B is accountable for leading, managing and advancing people, processes and / or programs that support direct or indirect patient care related to pharmacy business operations and 340B. The Regional Director Pharmacy Business Operations and 340B educates about, promotes and advocates for the 340B program. This position reports to the Regional Chief Pharmacy Officer.

Responsible for providing leadership, oversight, direction, alignment, and standardization for Pharmacy Business Operations / 340B services across assigned region/business line. Implements strategic and operational initiatives including new services/programs, revenue enhancement, expense reduction, managed care utilization systems, and strategies. Responsible for ensuring performance excellence in terms of quality, safety, service, affordability, and technology. Oversees HRSA compliance and auditing; manages the pharmaceutical supply chain; and is responsible for pharmacy business operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership - Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions, and outcomes. Directs alignment and standardization for Pharmacy business operations / 340B to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care in accordance with professional standards, regulatory and licensing agency policies, and federal and state laws related to the practice of Pharmacy. Acts independently and appropriately within scope of knowledge and experience. Exhibits agility and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.

Goals – Provides guidance with executive leaders and pharmacy staff to develop strategy, goals, objectives, and operational standards to ensure services and priority alignment. Responsible for the successful achievement of strategic objectives and goals and optimizing resources to achieve the desired outcomes.

Quality and Compliance- Creates and promotes a culture based on the principles of continuous quality improvement. Establishes standards and provides oversight for monitoring quality assurance activities and issues. Identifies opportunities and creates corrective action plans to improve operational effectiveness.

Finance - Ensures appropriate budgets are prepared for Pharmacy related services. Influences effective, judicious, and financially responsible use of resources. Collaborates in identifying analytics and metrics to demonstrate baseline and performance improvement targets. Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), drives tactics, and implements actions plans.

Pharmacy Operations – Responsible for efficient operational processes. Initiates and supports business development and revenue integrity activities. Ensures compliance with the 340B program regulations, recommends opportunities, promotes community benefit, and optimizes contracting. Optimally utilizes and integrates technology and centralized support services.

Analyzes external factors that affect Pharmacy business operations, including activities of business competitors, proposed changes in third-party financing, and pending legislative proposals.

Professional Development – Responsible for training, education, coaching, and assessment of staff competencies. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, licenses, and certifications, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Creates a work climate that empowers colleagues and values colleagues’ contributions.

Procurement – Directs Pharmacy purchasing and procurement activities including purchasing, receiving, storing, distribution, inventory, and dispensing of pharmaceutical.  Optimizes procurement and distribution processes and develops/implements innovative means to improve efficiencies, reduce waste and maximize financial contribution. Analyzes vendor contracts, participates in negotiations as appropriate, and monitors contract compliance.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

FUNTIONAL ROLE

Provides operations and/or optimization leadership focus; Directs 340B and business management activities; May provide leadership and direction through managers; Balances between staff leadership, broader organizational direction