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• Department: Pharmacy Admin Support

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm CST or EST

• Location: Remote, 10% Travel

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Manages and oversees national pharmacy efforts related to inventory management, waste reduction and procurement optimization.

• Develop and implement inventory control strategies to maintain optimal stock level in automated dispensing cabinets and central pharmacy to reduce shortages and waste

• Implements programs, in partnership with local teams, to improve/achieve/monitor inventory performance and operational effectiveness

• Supports execution of national strategies related to medication shortage stewardship in conjunction with Director, Medication Shortage Stewardship

• Collaborate with local teams, The Resource Group and the 340B team to optimize procurement of medications

• Support the operationalization of TAG initiatives

• Develop and implement performance improvement activities to include medication safety, medication use evaluation and pharmacoeconomics.

• Develop and manage departmental budget to promote pharmacoeconomics.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations. Also serve on various committees.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience required OR a graduate from an accredited Health System Pharmacy Administration residency program required.

Additional Preferences

• 340B ACE or equivalent experience

• Pharmacy management experience with a focus on inventory control and supply chain management

• Proficient with Pyxis and BD Logistics

• Experience leading initiatives across multiple facilities

Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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