AVP-Acute Care Pharmacy Operations

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Remote

Department: Acute Care Pharmacy Operations

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $222,000.00 - $299,700.00 per year 

The expected compensation range for this position is from the minimum to midpoint of the pay grade. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, and organization fit.

This position is eligible for participation in the annual bonus program

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Oversees and leads medication infusion services for the organization.

• Serves as the national subject matter expert on medication infusion services. Participates in the
  development and implementation of strategic goals and objectives, policies, procedures, and budgets.
• Identifies opportunities to expand, contract, and grow de novo infusion sites of care to drive quality
  and efficiency of revenue integrity.
• Collaborates with external and inter-department stakeholders and ensures the development, programming
  implementation and system technology integration for patient-focused services.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal requirements including Joint Commission, United States
  Pharmacopeia (USP), Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC ), and other accreditation bodies.
•  Provides medication infusion services recommendations to other teams in order to optimize electronic
  health records, charge master, automation, smart pumps etc.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal
  supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required

Work Experience:

• 7 years of experience required.
• 5 years of cumulative leadership or management experience required.
• Pharmacy Residency preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Must have prior hospital experience (5-7 yrs)

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Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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