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Samaritan Health Services

Director of Pharmacy Services (Health Plans)

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A Pharmacy Director directs the operations and management of a pharmacy for a healthcare facility or institution. Manages pharmacists and pharmacy staff. Works with leadership of healthcare facility or institution on drug policy including safety, education, and finances.

$179,057 / year median in the U.S.

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Job Description

Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) provides health insurance options to Samaritan employees, community employers, and Medicare and Medicaid members. SHP operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunityHealth Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services' self-funded employee health benefit plan. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services' mission of Building Healthier Communities Together. This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Provides comprehensive management and leadership for the SHP Pharmacy Department. Manages the SHP pharmacy benefit for all product lines. This includes oversight of the prior authorization process, formulary management, regulatory compliance, and relationships with SHS and contracted pharmacies, Pharmacy Benefit Manager, including contracting for rebates. Coordinates clinical programs and services offered by the department including educational programs for members, providers, and SHP staff.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Current unencumbered Oregon pharmacist license required. Three (3) years clinical pharmacy experience required. Three (3) years healthcare leadership experience required. Experience in managed care or an associated field preferred. Residency and Board certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Leadership
  • Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management. Conflict resolution
  • Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Critical thinking
  • Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions. Communication and team building
  • Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication.
Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely (1
  • 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
  • 33% of the time) Frequently (34
  • 66% of the time) Continually (67
  • 100% of the time) LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0
  • 36") 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
  • 54") 0
  • 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to
Eye:
up to 54") 0
  • 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
  • 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
  • 20 pounds KNEEL (on knees)
BEND FORWARD
at waist CLIMB
  • STAIRS
STAND WALK
  • LEVEL
SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK
Standing REACH
  • Upward PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force)
SIT ROTATE TRUNK
Sitting REACH
  • Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY
Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist None specified
Location:
Samaritan Health Services
  • SHS Health Plan Ops
Clin Ser Schedule:
1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Day