Erlanger · 1 hour ago
Pharmacy Procurement Specialist
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelErlanger is a healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Pharmacy Procurement Specialist. This role involves managing pharmacy purchasing, maintaining financial oversight over pharmaceutical costs, and ensuring compliance with the 340B Federal Drug Discount Program.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide oversight to pharmacy purchasing, including medication procurement, inventory control processes, and contracting; including strategies to maintain supplies of needed pharmaceuticals during shortages and recalls to minimize their impact on direct patient care
Provide oversight to, participation in, compliance with, and optimization of financial benefit from the 340B Federal Drug Discount Program for all covered entities
Effectively and continually maintain open lines of communication with management, staff, and customers to facilitate the flow of relevant information
Provide timely and accurate communication, both written and verbal as appropriate, regarding supply chain changes
Serve as the authoritative resource on supply chain management and maintain a robust financial oversight program over pharmaceutical costs
Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies
Maintain industry best practices for pharmaceutical product sourcing and contracting
Assist with Pharmacy performance improvement and quality control programs
Maintain knowledge of, and expertise in, leading edge developments and innovative approaches to pharmacy supply chain management by participation in ongoing independent study, education-related professional activities, and affiliations
Provide oversight to or lead committees, task forces, and performance improvement teams as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a PharmD from an accredited program
Experience with pharmacy purchasing and supply chain
A Current and Valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Tennessee
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Ability to work well with a variety of professionals and to work independently
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong relationship and customer service skills
Ability to work collaboratively with other health care professionals and lead change
Consulting skills
Team-oriented, supportive and cooperative
Ability to continuously re-prioritize, demonstrate flexibility, and process multiple issues simultaneously
Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed
Skill set including leadership, communication, business acumen, quality improvement, collaboration, team development, data analysis and financial reporting
Preferred
MBA/ MHA
HSPAL residency graduate
Experience with 340B program
Significant analytical skills
Company
Erlanger
Erlanger, named among "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S.
Founded in 1889
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angel Moore, Esq.
CEO, Erlanger CHC's & Erlanger Health System Vice President Population Health
Stephanie Boynton
VP/CEO Erlanger Bledsoe/SVED and EWCH
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