Sys VP Pharmacy Enterprise - Chief Pharmacy Officer
The posted compensation range of $122.84 - $171.97 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
The System Vice President will serve as the Chief Pharmacy Officer for CommonSpirit Health for the system and divisions. Lead and advance the entire pharmacy enterprise, including operations, clinical services, and revenue, with responsibility over both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services. Provide strategic direction for the pharmacy enterprise to optimize patient outcomes through outstanding medication management. Develop programs and services that optimize CommonSpirit Health system and division pharmacy resources.
The role will be responsible for developing, optimizing and monitoring pharmacy key progress indicators (KPIs) for the system and divisions, including financial and quality metrics. Responsible for pharmacy service level agreements for each division. Standardize best medication management practices across the system, including clinical, operational, and revenue services. Lead and advance inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, including clinical pharmacy services, medication contracting and distribution, medication formulary, pharmacy research, medication-related technology, medication information systems, medications safety, 340B program, tele-pharmacy, pharmacy compliance, retail pharmacy services (e.g., specialty pharmacy, mail order), and pharmacy benefit manager.
Directly supervise Divisional Pharmacy Vice Presidents and System Pharmacy Directors across CommonSpirit Health.
Position is remote with travel
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, optimize and advance national (Level 3) interdisciplinary medications management services to ensure high-quality, safe and cost-effective medication utilization across the continuum of care for CommonSpirit Health.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships and partnerships with other key leaders, including CMOs, CNOs, finance, operations and supply chain leaders.
- Develop, implement, and advance the system wide strategy for the delivery of clinical pharmacy services across CommonSpirit Health, including the System P&T Committee, system medication formulary and pharmacy research.
- Establish, monitor and optimize the pharmacy budget and financial metrics, including revenue and expenses
- Optimize pharmacy operations, including the pharmacy 340b program, telepharmacy, pharmacy compliance, pharmacy technology and pharmacy data services
- Oversee pharmacy contracting and procurement processes to ensure reliable and cost-effective medication delivery and optimize all pharmacy retail services, including specialty pharmacy, mail order pharmacy, retail pharmacy and pharmacy benefits manager.
- Collaborates with system and divisional pharmacy leaders to assure appropriate resource utilization.
- Provides executive leadership and collaborates with service line leaders to develop systems and tools to ensure compliance with pharmacy law, regulations, pharmacy business practices, accreditation practices and other CommonSpirit Health policies.
- Grow an established national and international pharmacy presence to represent CommonSpirit Health, advocate for the profession of pharmacy and advance medication management services
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required
- MBA, MHA, MPhA or residency in hospital pharmacy administration
- 10 years of hospital pharmacy or health-system leadership required, with documented record of success in management of multidisciplinary and multi-site pharmacy services
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses and healthcare administrators.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize effective communication, presentation, financial management and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and direct peer group and interdisciplinary project teams, utilizing influence and collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large scale complex and significant redesign, reorganization, performance improvement, and change management efforts
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- PharmD preferred
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Active Pharmacist License in good standing from any state/territory within the United States
REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND TRAINING
- Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Computer Skills: Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, technology implementation
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Benefits Include: Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Retirement Program, Disability Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, Life Insurance Plans, Worker Compensation, Dress for Your Day Policy, Voluntary Benefits.
Position is eligible for incentive pay based on company performance.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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