Director, Specialty Pharmacy

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a System Director, Specialty Pharmacy to join our team at our Central Pharmacy, LaGrange, KY!

• Oversees hiring, onboarding, supervision, performance evaluation, and development of Specialty Pharmacy Managers.

• Supports the hiring process for specialty pharmacy leadership roles, including Technician Supervisors and Ambulatory Pharmacy compliance team members.

• Ensures a supervisory environment that promotes productivity, performance, and the wellbeing of employees in specialty departments.

• Fosters a sense of organizational ownership within the team to manage change and achieve organizational goals.

• In the absence of the AVP, Specialty Pharmacy & PBM, directs the ongoing specialty pharmacy functions at the specialty pharmacy clinics in coordination with the Chief Pharmacy Officer, including employee training and development, managing pharmacy budgets, and approving marketing activities.

• Collaborates with the AVP, Pharmacy Ambulatory Operations & PBM to manage the operating budget and ensure budget accountability.

• Regularly reviews financial and productivity reports to align staffing expenses with patient enrollments and prescription dispensing.

• Works with the AVP, Pharmacy Ambulatory Operations & PBM to assess clinic performance, consider expansion needs, and update budgets in coordination with the healthcare system.

• Designs, implements, and evaluates ongoing workflow and design changes to enhance service quality, productivity, and resource utilization.

• Collaborates with the AVP, Pharmacy Ambulatory Operations & PBM to formulate and drive the expansion goals for the specialty pharmacy program.

• Identifies opportunities for program enhancement and requests necessary resources to support new initiatives.

• Develops and implements programs to improve medication therapy management services and leverage technological advancements.

• Works with the AVP, Pharmacy Ambulatory Operations & PBM and other BH leaders to implement, integrate, and uphold evidence-based and regulatory standards for clinical and operational pharmacy services, aligning with the organization's overall vision.

• Maintains strategic tracking tools to monitor the progress of the program's strategic initiatives.

• Ensures adherence to the 340B Drug Discount program, Collaborative Care Agreements, and specialty pharmacy protocols.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, MBA preferred, or Doctorate of Pharmacy.

• Kentucky Board of Pharmacy license required.

• 5 years of specialty pharmacy experience required.

• 3 years of direct management experience required.

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