**Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
**Description:**
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Coordinates enterprise medication utilization initiatives, facilitates enterprise meetings, organizes minutes required in support of initiatives related to Trinity Health Enterprise Pharmacy including Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Medication Safety Committee, Antimicrobial stewardship committee, Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Group, Pharmacy Enterprise Business Operations, and other medication use committees as needed.
Communicates with software vendors for troubleshooting, maintenance and enhancement of tools. Develops and disseminates performance reports for ministry leaders, including any other necessary documents and presentations for communication to System Office Regional Health Ministry (RHM) leaders, and key stakeholders.
Compiles annual medication utilization cost savings information to support initiatives that align with the organizational goals and objectives of providing affordable, cost-effective care and the organization of the information into a format that is usable based on the target audience.
Collaborates with System Office Pharmacy Managers and Directors to support deployment of pharmacy related initiatives including (e.g., Medication Use Initiatives) in electronic medical record.
Utilizes electronic medical record, ordering platforms, available electronic databases, and other electronic resources to develop tracking to support essential functions of job.
Engages efforts to improve operational efficiency and system strategy through better use of TIS operating systems, focused process redesign, and measurement of benefits.
Develops tools to analyze, monitor and track utilization and compliance of the TH Enterprise Pharmacy programs and initiatives including formulary, medication use, drug shortages, and revenue capture.
Executes plans to mitigate drug shortage impact and communicates alternative purchasing options effectively to pharmacy buyers and pharmacy leadership.
Collaborates with System Office Pharmacy VP, Managers, and Directors to determine priority of work and timeline deliverables.
Interfaces with vendors, contracted distributor ordering platforms, and purchasing organization contacts to investigate drug shortages and availability and effectively communicate that information to Pharmacy System Office Managers, Directors and Supply Chain for decision making.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, TH Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current license to practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician in a state where Trinity Health operates. Certified Pharmacy Technician and/or completed the Trinity Health Pharmacy Technician program within 120 days.
Experience: At least eight (8) years of progressively more responsible experience as a pharmacy technician in a health system, to include familiarity with medication purchasing or inventory management. Higher level of Technician training (i.e. Lead tech or technician manager) is preferred.
Experience with project planning and implementation. Technologically savvy with the capability of quickly learning new software and tools.
Proven skills in relationship building, leadership and communicating with pharmacy leadership
Written and verbal communication skills to interpret and/or discuss technical or sensitive information with internal and external customers. Discretion in deciding what and how to communicate. Oral presentation skills to maximize the impact of thoughts transmitted.
Must possess strong analytical skills, ability to structure and execute multiple complex analyses. Ability to problem solve independently during planned and unplanned events and crisis situations.
Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with capability to learn and be proficient in new technologies, including TogetherCare.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) - individual must be able to effectively communicate with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, vendors, etc.
Must possess ability to compile information in a usable format from diverse sources and present finding in a clear and concise fashion.
Must possess ability to organize and prioritize numerous requests simultaneously to meet timelines for deliverables.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
Must possess service-oriented attitude.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health.
Pay Range- $28.00- $42.00/hr
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran