Job Description

Department:

38440 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pharmacy: Contract

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F, 8-430

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

Major Responsibilities:

• Works with the pharmacy supply chain managers, pharmacy operations and drug use policy staff to identify, quantify and source medications on critical shortage.
• Identifies, implements and/or documents the financial impact of drug utilization, drug cost reduction initiatives and revenue enhancement initiatives.
• Participates with and assists pharmacy automation and information technology upgrades to manage and maintain formulary database and informatics.
• Supports the system pharmacy department management team to formulate ideas, analyze problems, and develop and implement solutions to ultimately improve patient care and promote fiscal responsibility.
• Effectively communicates with teammates throughout the Advocate system and externally to gather necessary information for conducting analysis and making informed and appropriate recommendations.
• Produces reports and analyses. Ensures that output is accurate and timely.
• Capable of synthesizing large volumes of data and drawing summary conclusions. Able to create graphic visualizations to effectively communicate conclusions to a broad audience.
• Serves as a pharmacy analyst resource in the specialized area to relevant Advocate teammates located in hospitals, clinics, retail pharmacies and home infusion.
• Specific to 340B Pharmacy Analysts
  • Ensures compliance with the 340B Drug Discount Program through an audit process.
  • Using specialized software, maintains the inventory accumulators that allow Advocate Health’s disproportionate share hospitals, eligible hospital outpatient clinics and contract pharmacies to access the 340B Drug Discount Program
• Specific to Pharmacy Business Office Analysts.
  • Assists with period-end accounting close processes.
  • Produces data reports to support accounting entries.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Certification / Registration / License

No certification or license required.

Experience

Typically requires 2 years of experience in business operations, analytics, and/or purchasing systems.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and communication skills (oral and written, group, and one-on-one).
• Extensive knowledge of statistical methods, data analysis and presentation.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, set appropriate priorities, and accomplish assignments in a thorough and timely fashion.
• Demonstrated ability for analysis, logical thinking, accuracy and concern for detail, and the ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and to function as a team member when necessary.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Exposed to normal office environment areas, or remote work area
• Must have the ability to lift to 10 lbs. occasionally
• Uses a computer continuously throughout the workday
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.