What Pharmacy Operations Management contributes to Cardinal Health
Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Pharmacy Operations Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Pharmacy Operations function.
 

Job Summary

Located at the IU Health Integrated Service Center in Plainfield, IN, this position serves as a liaison between Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions and IU Health System to identify, implement and track initiatives across hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions and IU Health System.

• Responsible for identifying, implementing and tracking initiatives across hospitals ranging in size from critical access to large academic health centers.

• Initiatives include pharmacy performance assessments, staffing and operations assessments, drug cost control services, drug cost opportunity analytics implementation, maintenance, and analytics including levels I (purchasing), II (utilization) and III (antimicrobial stewardship), 797/800 gap analysis, buyer training, inventory optimization, regulatory reviews, and eRecovery.

• Seen by the client as a trusted resource with exposure to the C-Suite including working closely with the system CMO office on various projects.

• Build and enhance professional relationships with pharmacy staff and management.

• Communicate effectively with pharmacy staff and pharmacy management.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.​

• Must be a "good standing" licensed pharmacist and/or eligible for licensure in the state of Indiana.

• Prior inpatient/hospital experience preferred.

• Experience with client management preferred.

• Experience executing on deliverables preferred.

• Contract experience for a large health system preferred.

• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.

• Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.

• Strong customer service skills.

• A Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation is required in order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination includes: 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects.

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.

• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models.

• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope.

• Projects may have significant and long-term impact.

• Provides solutions which may set precedent.

• Independently determines method for completion of new projects.

• Receives guidance on overall project objectives.

• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Your safety is our top priority. We regularly consult with medical professionals on best practices in COVID-19 prevention to protect our employees. We train our employees on these best practices and regularly clean our sites in accordance with CDC guidelines. Please note: All individuals entering our facilities are required to complete a self-health check, wear a mask and follow all posted guidelines.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.