Updated: Apr 13, 2023
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

UC Title: PHARMACY MGR 2

Position Number: 40842355

Reports to: Pharmacy Manager 4

Working Title: Dir Pharm Bus Strat&Pop Health

Cost Center: Inpatient Pharmacy (427172)

Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 4/13/2023

Job Code: 006620

Hours: 40

Shift: Day Shift

FTE: 1

Position Summary:

The Director of Pharmacy Business Strategy & Population Health acts as the senior leader responsible for directing and organizing programs promoting value-based pharmacy initiatives that identify, measure, and compare the costs and consequences of drug therapy to the healthcare system while ensuring the highest quality care and excellent customer experience. The Director will assist in the development and execution of innovative solutions, new services, and pharmacy programs to ensure appropriate pharmaceutical utilization, improve patient outcomes, and control costs. The Director will forecast for strategic planning and key initiatives, review and analyze reports to understand drug spend, and drive collaborative resolutions to identified issues. This position will use fiscal and budgetary data available for effective procurement services, contract execution, compliance, formulary management, medication policy determination, and resource allocation. The Director ensures compliance with all Federal and State regulations, and departmental policies. He/She will provide leadership and support for the development of the health economic strategy of the Pharmacy Enterprise. Areas of focus include: Value-based strategy on procurement and contracts, strategy for Inventory management, budget development and other aspects related to medication procurement and distribution, managed care and population health activities, including local and UC-wide managed care programs, general oversight of all pharmacy related billing activities within the department purview, including charge capture and revenue/reimbursement, compliance with all CMS, DEA, CA BOP, and others as deemed critical to the organization, enterprise-wide formulary standardization and enforcement, and Payor policies. He/She has oversight of the Pharmacy Transitions of Care Program.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:

Annual Rate Minimum $137,000.00 Midpoint $229,000.00 Maximum $321,000.00

Required Qualifications:

Completion of PGY1 pharmacy practice residency

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Knowledge and understanding of Title 22, GMP, CDPH, CMS, DEA, CA Board of Pharmacy, HIPAA, USP 795/797/800, TJC standards

Ability to read English and correctly interpret complex regulations, contracts and policies.

Registered Pharmacist in the state of California in good standing within 12-months of hire.

5+ years of progressively responsible healthcare administration experience in a health plan, operations, and/or clinical management.

Minimum three years of experience in contracting, quality improvement or management experience in a healthcare environment, preferably with managed care experience.

Quantitative skills for statistical analysis and budget assessment. Ability to critically think, make decisions, and problem-solve with attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System. Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal direction in handling moderately complex to complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

An advanced administrative degree (M.S., M.H.A., M.P.H., M.B.A.)

Post-graduate residency training and Board Certification is preferred.

Previous Academic Medical center experience

Ability to use EPIC electronic health record and relevant pharmacy software

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.