Pharmacy Solutions Consultant

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote Department/Specialty: Supply Chain Pharmacy Solutions Schedule: Full-time, days, Monday - Friday Salary: $79,511.52 - $110,834.59 per year #TheResourceGroup #LI-Remote 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 This position resides under The Resource Group, an end-to-end supply chain partner to healthcare organizations across the United States, wholly-owned by Ascension. At The Resource Group, we build strong relationships with provider teams, working alongside them to improve supply chain operations and lower non-payroll expenses, all in support of delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities for this role can be found below: • Lead the project management of assigned initiatives related to pharmaceutical distribution and optimization, overseeing resource coordination, planning, and tracking continuous improvement results across solution and community operations. • Interpret complex financial trends and business forecasts as they relate to performance metrics, developing actionable recommendations for leadership concerning pharmaceutical supply expense and improvement initiatives. • Communicate with stakeholders regarding impacts related to new contracts and operational changes, while serving as the primary liaison for team projects across communities to drive goal alignment and initiative success. • Assist in the development, analysis, and evaluation of optimal item selection and stocking processes with pharmaceutical distributors, supporting the creation of necessary playbooks and operational guidance. • Partner with executives to manage communications and deliverables, and engage with leadership to design, administer, and track the progress of continuous improvement initiatives related to compliance and operational efficiency. • Develop support tools using advanced technical skills (Excel and/or SQL) for implementation support and performance tracking, and own, organize, and maintain community-wide resources across various platforms for accessibility and effectiveness. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. What additional preferences we're seeking • A Bachelor's degree • 2 years of professional experience and/or an internship in project management, initiative implementation, and/or healthcare setting experience 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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