at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jul 9, 2024, 6:23:31 PMClosing Date:Jul 23, 2024, 11:59:00 PMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:00P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:NonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
Job Title: System Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Purchasing/Inventory/Billing/Budget
Job Summary
The System Assistant Director of Pharmacy Purchasing/Inventory/Billing/Budget oversees the purchasing of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies for the CCH pharmacies, under direction of the Senior Director of Pharmacy.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
* Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
* Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
* Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
* Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
* Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
* Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
* Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
* Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
* Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
* Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
* Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
Management
* Oversees the day-to-day operations of pharmacy purchasing and pharmacy billing activities across Cook County Health
* Maintains CCH pharmacies compliance with local, state, JCAHO and Federal purchasing and billing regulation and guidelines
* Maintains the purchasing compliance related to the federal 340B purchase program
* Works with the Health System's Group Purchasing Organization
* Works with drug suppliers on best pricing and most efficient delivery of product
* Maintains pharmacy billing databases for both inpatient and outpatient drug NDC numbers and drug prices
* Assists in organizing and planning of CCH' pharmaceutical purchasing and billing activities
* Assists in CCH pharmacy budget preparation
* Coordinates records and statistics concerning purchasing and billing
* Provides trending reports and data concerning purchasing and billing
Personnel
* Assists with the selection and onboarding of new employees
Communicates
* Participates on CCH committees as assigned, i.e., CCH Drug and Formulary
* Represents CCH at local, state, and national professional society meetings
Quality Management
* Assists with the development, implementation, and review of CCH pharmacy quality control programs
Inventory Control Services
* Assists in formulary evaluation/revision
* Attends Health System Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee meetings
* Coordinates drug distribution from pharmacy storerooms to hospital drug storage areas, ambulatory clinics, and public health
* Assists in the coordination of drug cabinet maintenance and restocking
Minimum Qualifications
* Registered as a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, by the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation
* Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy accredited by the ACPE
* At least five (5) years of full-time work experience in pharmacy purchasing
* At least five (5) years of full-time work experience in pharmacy management
* Experience in 340B or other government funded programs
* Experience with request for proposals (RFP), contract negotiations and contract terms experience
* Experience with inventory processes and purchasing systems
Preferred Qualifications
* MBA degree from an accredited college or university
* Project management experience
* Membership and participation in local, state, and national pharmacy associations is desirable
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
* Thorough knowledge of health system and pharmacy policies, procedures, and techniques
* Knowledge of federal and State laws and regulations relating to relevant pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical entities, and their generic and trade names; manufacturing standards and inventory control
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics continued
* Skill in the use of a computer
* Ability to... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
