PHARMACY BUSINESS OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

PHARMACY BUSINESS OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or five years equivalent experience. Must be licensed with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician before the onset of duties. Must be certified as a pharmacy technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

Experience

Knowledge of financial processes such as budgeting, cost analysis, invoice reconciliation, and vendor contract management essential. Additional experience in pharmacy billing, 340B, PBMs, or contract pharmacy arrangements is strongly preferred. Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to pharmaceutical procurement, storage, and documentation and prior experience collaborating with clinical pharmacists, finance teams, and supply chain departments in a hospital or health system setting preferred.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Normal / corrected eyesight. Hearing within normal range. Operates computer, typewriter, calculator. Finger dexterity. Eye-hand coordination. Frequent sitting, standing and walking. May lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Some exposure to chemical hazards when making chemotherapy.

JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Business Operations Coordinator provides oversight of the procurement and receipt of medications across all St. Bernards Health Care pharmacy locations. This role ensures that medication ordering and receiving processes follow standardized protocols, align with regulatory expectations, and support cost-effective purchasing across the health system. The coordinator directly manages the financial, regulatory, and contract-related aspects of procurement, including invoice processing, vendor relationship management, PBM and 340B payment oversight, and financial reporting. Serving as the primary liaison between the pharmacy department and accounting, this position plays a key role in ensuring transparency, compliance, and optimization of all medication-related financial operations.

Working closely with pharmacy leadership, supply chain teams, vendors, and finance departments, the coordinator supports operational efficiency, fiscal accountability, and the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of healthcare procurement and financial practices within a pharmacy setting.

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