Director of Specialty Pharmacy

Essential Job Functions

Works with Hospital / Clinic Leadership and Pharmacy Leadership across Billings Clinic and Logan Health to develop and oversee Pharmacy Services to ensure adherence to organizational mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and business strategies.

Interprets and supports the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic. Responsible for promotion of, and adherence to, the elements of Billings Clinic’s Code of Business Conduct and corporate compliance program.

• Develops the strategy and programmatic elements of the Pharmacy Services for Billings Clinic and appropriate regional sites.
• Serves as the DEA registrant (if applicable) and coordinator of applicable licenses.
• In collaboration with physician leadership and other medical staff, administration, and other health care providers, develops and implements short- and long-range plans.

Also, leads, develops, and revises programs which enhance department services.

• Coordinates with physicians and other Billings Clinic leadership to assure continuity in pursing Pharmacy and organizational goals and synergy in implementing plans and problem resolution.
• Coordinates and develops collaborative relationships with vendors, consultants, sales representatives, internal and external customers.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a realistic, cost-effective annual budget and ensure adherence to agreed-upon budgetary constraints.

Ensures pharmacy business division supports the fiscal needs of Billings Clinic and Logan Health service lines.

• Anticipates needed resources and capital expenditures for short- and long-term departmental needs.
• Ensures accurate, timely charge capture for services rendered.
• Negotiates contracts for procurement of services and drugs. Negotiates contracts for providing services and drugs.
• Practices process improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of the service / care provided within the department.

Identifies issues / concerns relating to personnel, workflow, safety, medication errors, etc.

• Responsible to ensure Pharmacy Services comply with all legal, regulatory, and / or accreditation standards or guidelines and ensures quality of care standards and evidence-based practices are adhered to.
• Responsible for policies, procedures, registrations necessary for compliance with HRSA, Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA) for Billings Clinic and affiliate 340B program management.
• Assures regular audits of the 340B eligible facilities to verify adherence to the OPA guidance on the 340B program.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and development within healthcare and pharmaceutical therapies and services. Reads and evaluates medical, pharmaceutical, and other literature to determine its scientific merit and applicability to the organization and pharmacy.

Utilizes appropriate information resources to respond to various inquiries and information requests and resolve problems.

Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and that the pharmacy meets or exceeds all accreditation and regulatory standards related to medication use and pharmacy operations.

Ensures compliance of the Pharmacy and staff.

Leads, recruits, develops, mentors, and retains a talented team committed to accomplishing the goals and objectives of Billings Clinic.

Recommends, implements, and evaluates plans and systems that assure sufficient qualified and competent staff to provide pharmacy services to include residents and students.

• Adheres to administrative policies and procedures relating to human resource management.
• Maintains all required employee information in departmental files.
• Demonstrates and encourages an ethic of open communication and teamwork throughout the organization. Builds an environment of shared commitment to Billings Clinic’s goals and responsibility to achieve quality outcomes.

Provides consultation for related concerns and acts as a customer advocate by demonstrating sensitivity to ethical and legal ramifications of practice.

• Provides regulatory and quality consultation and clarification to medical staff and practitioners.
• Contributes to the advancement of the profession through presentations at local, state, and national meetings.
• Participates in evaluation, selection and integration of health care technology and information management systems that support quality of care / financial needs and the efficient use of resources.

Advises and assists in the design and maintenance of the pharmacy information systems and databases.

• Oversees ongoing business intelligence and information needs for clinical practice by querying involved users and evaluating the information systems capabilities to improve business performance.
• Directs effective implementation plans, information systems maintenance, and provides access to training resources to continually improve performance.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to trend costs, utilization and impact of employee pharmacy plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department / organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Pharmacy
• Preferred Graduate Degree MBA or Healthcare related field

Experience

• Successful experience in a leadership and management role with demonstrated management / leadership and program management skills.
• Residency-trained in pharmacy administration, community pharmacy, or relevant clinical experience, preferred.
• Budget and financial management experience, preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Licensed Pharmacist in Montana At hire
• MT Driver license or ability to obtain one at hire. Ability to be insured for the operation of organization vehicles.

Additional state licensure as applicable to services provided.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed / certified and the licensure / certification must be in good standing.

Employee Benefits

Billings Clinic Employees

Billings Clinic is a best place to work because if its people. The collegial atmosphere, teamwork, pride in care, and numerous opportunities to grow both personally and professionally help keep our amazing employees here caring for patients.

State of the art facilities and advanced technology gives the health care professionals the tools to provide advanced health care in a healing environment.

• 2019 Billings Chamber of Commerce Employer of the Year
• 2019 Becker’s 50 Best U.S. Companies to work For
• 2019 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience
• LivAbility One of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in America
• 2016 Outside Magazine’s America’s Best Town

Employees have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of each other and our patients, making this a truly meaningful place to work.

The organization also offers employees the opportunity to engage in numerous councils and educational opportunities leading to career growth and involvement in decision making and important initiatives.

Beyond giving great care, employees’ ideas and insights are valued at every level of the organization.

At Billings Clinic, it is important to celebrate milestones and ensure that employees feel valued. Recognitions such as the DAISY or BEE Awards, Years of Service and the employee recognition program give everyone the opportunity to show encouragement toward team members who go the extra mile.

Billings Clinic offers excellent benefits and salaries, education assistance, paid time off, and learning plans for career growth.

The combination of excellent benefits, strength of the organization and meaningful work make Billings Clinic one of the best places to spend a career in health care.

Billings, Montana is a friendly college community located near the magnificent Rocky Mountains with great exciting outdoor recreation just minutes from home.

Billings has great parks, trails, public lands, thriving restaurants, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and abundant events and family activities.

Explore some of the Billings Clinic employee benefits

Health

BeWell -An employee wellness program with initiatives and resources around Health, Finance, Personal Growth, and Community.

Programs include free blood screenings, flu shots, biometric screenings, health assessment, incentives such as insurance premium discounts for participation.

Medical -Billings Clinic offers a comprehensive self-insured health plan, including a traditional PPO plan and an HSA plan.

The benefit is available to full or part time employees.

• Pharmacy- Our medical plan includes prescription benefit coverage and prescriptions can be filled at the Atrium Pharmacy on our campus with a mailing service available to employees who reside outside of Billings.
• Dental- Preventive and Comprehensive plans include preventive and major dental services such as fillings, extractions, bridgework, dentures and crowns.
• Vision- A vision plan is available; which covers a routine eye exam and provides an allowance for the purchase of frames, lenses or contact lenses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.

Short Term Disability / Medical Leave -Billings Clinic provides a short term disability medical plan which provides employees with days to use in the event of an extended illness or injury.

Financial

• Paid Time Off -Billings Clinic recognizes an employee's need to balance work and family life. Billings Clinic provides a paid time off benefit which affords employees the opportunity to have time off with pay.
• Retirement Plans -Billings Clinic provides a defined contribution pension plan and a 403(b) tax deferred savings plan with matching contributions.

These plans offer employees the opportunity to save for their retirement years with a variety of investment options available.

• Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.

Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.

Employee Crisis Fund -Provides limited financial assistance to Billings Clinic employees who need immediate aid.

Growth & Community

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Billings Clinic recognizes that mental well-being is connected to physical health. We offer employees and their eligible dependents, at no cost, four sessions of mental health related services through our confidential EAP program.
• Billings Clinic Parent Network (BCPN) -A unique group to support the employees who also wear the hat of parent . The group meets monthly to discuss the challenges of being a working parent and provides encouragement and support.
• Cafeteria and Commons Café- meal subsidies
• Bicycle-friendly business- Bronze award winner by the League of American Bicyclists
• Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.
• Leadership training
• Employee recognition programs such as the Bee Award for outstanding team members, Daisy Award for nursing excellence, Great-Catch Award (safety), Years of Service award, YAG awards.

Several employee recognition events throughout the year such as the food truck outdoor event, hot cocoa bar event, etc. to promote fun and employee recognition.

• Free or discounted tickets to local entertainment and sporting events
• Club Billings Clinic offers employees discounts at numerous local businesses and service providers
• Lactation facilities for new mothers.
• 360-degree performance reviews
• Our organization promotes sustainable or green practices.
• Identity Theft Protection and Emergency Travel Assistance
• Business education, continuing education credit assistance
• Formal career development and job advancement programs
• Actively supports community service initiatives, e.g. United Day of Caring, Saturday Live, etc.
• Flexible scheduling and telecommuting options for certain positions to accommodate work / life balance

Casual Fridays"-ability to wear work appropriate jeans to work (for non-clinical employees)

• Workplace facilities to promote exercise
• Promotes walking trails both inside and around the campus
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