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Missouri State University Posting Details in Springfield, Missouri
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Coordinator, Pharmacy Business Operations
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Magers Family Health and Wellness Center
HR Home Department 088000 HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
Pay Grade 43
Proposed Salary $22.13 - $27.56
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
General Function
The Coordinator, Pharmacy Services, working with the Pharmacist in charge, directs and oversees the business operations of the pharmacy. The Coordinator is responsible for development and maintenance of pharmacy services protocols, policies and procedures including being knowledgeable of and developing and administering pharmacy policy and best practices based on guidelines set by the Board of Pharmacy, state, federal and Missouri State University. This position assists the Director, Magers Health and Wellness Center in establishing and achieving the short- and long-range pharmacy goals and establishing the pharmacy budget. The Coordinator is responsible for supervising, scheduling and all related payroll activities for the Senior Pharmacy Technicians and student workers. Duties also include maintaining accurate records of pharmacy staff licenses, registrations, certifications and continuing education. The Coordinator serves as system administrator for pharmacy software and institutes and maintains the electronic process for reconciliation of third-party payments and works with the business office to improve general pharmacy business practices. This role ensures Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ( HIPAA ) compliance in the pharmacy operations and maintains all required pharmacy business operation records. The Coordinator works with Internal Audit and Risk Management to prepare information as requested. This position also serves as a Pharmacy Technician, assists with duties such as drug recalls and other duties assigned by the pharmacists as needed.
Description of Primary Duties
Assures the delivery of quality products and services and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, university policies and procedures and internal auditor recommendations.
Develops the pharmacy budget, oversees expenditures, and works to ensure the pharmacy is a profitable operation while providing lower drug costs to consumers and the health care plan.
Verifies monthly financial services records for accounts payables and credit in coordination with the Magers Business office and university policy.
Assures that pharmacy personnel follow correct cash handling opening and closing procedures, as well as reconciling cash balances and credit card transactions to register reports, in coordination with Magers Business office.
Determines the best price for purchasing and selling prescription, over-the-counter, vaccine and sundries stock.
Oversees the purchase, receipt, maintenance, return, and reconciliation of prescription, over-the-counter, vaccine and sundries stock.
Reconciles inventory accounts, monitors and reconciles inventories on an ongoing basis and plans and manages the annual inventory of Magers pharmacy operation.
Maintains all required federal, state, city and university pharmacy operation records.
Serves as system administrator for pharmacy software and institutes and maintains the electronic process for reconciliation of third-party payments.
Obtains third-party insurer partner proposals and complies with third-party partner contracts.
Assists the Pharmacist in Charge in the selection and initial training and development plans for continuing education of Senior Pharmacy Technicians and student workers, as well as responsible for supervising, scheduling and payroll requirements of the Senior Pharmacy Technicians and student workers.
Maintains accurate records of pharmacy staff licenses, registrations, certifications and continuing education.
Works in coordination with the Pharmacist in Charge in the development and maintenance of pharmacy services protocols, policies and procedures and assists with drug recalls.
Serves as a Pharmacy Technician by selecting the drug, verifying it is the correct product, counting the correct quantity, applying the label to the container, and having it checked by the pharmacists, accepting prescriptions by phone, contacting physicians for refills, transferring prescriptions to and from other pharmacies, coordinating price quotes for customers and assisting customers to obtain over-the-counter supplies.
Assists the Director, Magers Health and Wellness Center to establish and achieve short- and long-range pharmacy goals and to establish the pharmacy budget.
Works with Internal Audit and Risk Management to prepare information as requested.
Communicates regularly with Magers Health and Wellness Center medical staff, outside providers and patients to maintain relationships, resolve concerns and enhance service.
Assists the nursing staff with treatment room supplies, charges and any other concerns.
Works with the wellness coordinators regarding education and marketing as well as the business office to improve pharmacy business practices.
Shares ideas to improve the performance of the university’s self-insured pharmacy plan and to improve overall pharmacy quality, service and profitability.
Contributes regularly to the Magers Health and Wellness Center accreditation and continuous quality improvement process.
Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, develops professional contacts with colleagues, attends professional development courses and attends training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Magers Health and Wellness Center.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required; A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration is preferred.
Experience: At least two years experience in retail or supply management business operations is required. Experience must include ordering and physical inventory reconciliation of a retail or supply business in an accounting capacity, knowledge of accounting procedures, data entry, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications is required. Ability to prepare budgets, review revenue and expenses and identify trends to support the ongoing success of a retail operations is required. Two years experience in a pharmacy operations environment is preferred.
Skills: Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology. An understanding of medical/pharmacy or like retail sales and inventory computer systems. Business management skills are required. Ability to interpret, recommend and administer policy and guidelines as set by the Board of Pharmacy, state, federal and university, is required. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collegially with a wide variety of professionals in a fast-paced health care setting are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Registrations: Registration with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician is required at time of hire.
Certifications: Certification as a nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician is preferred.
Effort: This position lifts cartons of medication and pharmacy supplies weighing up to twenty pounds on a weekly basis. This position stocks and retrieves items from shelves of varying heights and staffs a pharmacy counter for extended periods on a daily basis.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/240115.htm
Open Date 09/04/2024
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is September 18, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
EO/AA and Diversity Statement
Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20240222FTS
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77109
Supplemental Questions
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- Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.
(Open Ended Question)
- Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?
Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.
No, I am not currently employed by the University.
No, I am a current per course faculty member.
No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.
No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.
No, I am a current student University employee.
- Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent?
Yes
No
- Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Yes
No
- Do you have at least two years in retail or supply management business operations?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Unofficial Transcripts - 1
Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)
Other Documents -1
Certificate/License-1
Certificate/License-2