Associate Chief, Pharmacy (340B & Pharmacy Business) - Pharmacy Admin - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)Apply Keck Medicine of USC Hospital Los Angeles, California

The Associate Administrator, Pharmacy (AAP) for Pharmacy Business and 340B Operations will oversee all lanes associated with overall pharmacy financials and budget. Additionally, the AAP will work collaboratively with organization leaders to identify revenue/cost initiatives at each entity to align with the overall goals of the Health System. This position will serve as health-system's expert in the federal 340B discount drug purchasing program. The incumbent will oversee all aspects of the organization's participation in the 340B program; broadly, this includes program operations, regulatory compliance, and strategy. The Director of Enterprise 340B Operations works closely with the pharmacy management team to operationalize all 340B initiatives in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for activities associated with job description for the following entities: • Keck Medical Center of USC • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital • USC Arcadia Hospital • Keck Medicine of USC Specialty Pharmacy

• Displays full understanding of governing regulations, California State Board of Pharmacy, California Code of Regulations Title 22, DEA and The Joint Commission requirements, defining and maintaining the standards of pharmacy practice while ensuring consistency with the hospital standards.

• Serves as Organizational expert for the 340B program

• Serves as the individual with oversight for: • 340B Program Coordination • 340B P&P development and maintenance • 340B Education and Training • 340B Public Policy/Best Practice Surveillance • 340B Registration and Recertification • 340B Audit Activities (Internal/External/Self) • 340B Program optimization • 340B Contract Management • 340B Reporting Activities • 340B Purchasing and Inventory Control • 340B TPA and Split Billing Software maintenance

• Responsible for identifying and implementing cross-training ideas and changes in staff design and task distribution which promotes a more effective method of service delivery, ensuring that the care is safe, legal and is customer service oriented.

• Coordinates developing and monitoring the operational budget each year, continually analyzing both positive and negative variances, and using the budget as a tool to finding more effective methods of care delivery.

• Ensure satisfactory relationships with organization leaders including clear and concise communication regarding Pharmacy Services and hospital issues and develops collaborative strategies for improved resource utilization.

• Collaborate with hospital leadership to accomplish the goals of the institution as a whole.

• Facilitate and encourage effective cost-containment practices through management and staff development.

• Responsible for overseeing both short and long term planning in all aspects of management, including personnel.

• Responsible for ensuring completion of personal evaluations, job descriptions, policies and procedures of assigned departments.

• Make final hiring and firing decisions of personnel within direct scope of operations coordinating information with upper management and human resources according to established procedures.

• Responsible for collaborating with the various branches of Finance (AP, Accounting, CFOs, etc..) to maintain GL and resolve discrepencies

• Develops/revises Policies & Procedures as applicable.

• General supervision of departmental personnel records and verification of documentation of current activity, licensure, and certification.

• Responsible for oversight of charge reconciliation for all entities

• Willingly accept responsibility for special projects as assigned.

• Maintain professional growth.

• Serves as a coach and mentor.

• Promotes effective communication and working relationships within the nursing areas, with ancillary departments, physicians and staff.

• Contributes to the development of customer (patients, physicians, co-workers, etc.) service standards and expectations.

• Assists in establishing methods for monitoring employee, patient and physician satisfaction with the services provided within the department.

• Coordinates and integrates department services on intradepartmental, interdepartmental, and hospital wide levels.

• Directs, guides and oversees all departmental Process Improvement processes and projects

• Is known as a team player in the organization

• Creates an environment to promote professional growth

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate Graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy and licensure as a registered pharmacist in the State of California. Completion of a pharmacy residency program and an advanced degree program (i.e.: Pharm.D., Ph.D.).

• Req 5 years Progressive hospital pharmacy management experience in a hospital setting.

• Req Demonstrated job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment.

• Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.

• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.

• Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.

• Req Record of successfully building and leading teams through change, including multi-site teams.

• Req Demonstrates ability to utilize effective, appropriate and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Additional experience in community and satellite healthcare sites beneficial.

• Pref 340B ACE Certification through 340B Health and Apexus highly desired

• Pref ASHP - Accredited Residency in Pharmacy Certificate of Completion

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Pharmacist (CA DCA) RPH – Pharm.D.

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The annual base salary range for this position is $191,360.00 - $315,744.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

REQ20153058 Posted Date: 08/28/2024