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Pharmacy Financial Operations, Vice President

SSM Health is a large, Catholic, not-for-profit health system committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care across the Midwest.

SSM Health

Employee count: 1001-5000

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Job Highlights:

Named 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2024 - Becker's Healthcare

Names One of the Diversity Leaders 2024 – Modern Healthcare

Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 - Newsweek

Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 – Newsweek

Names One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024 – Newsweek

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. The organization’s 40,000 team members and more than 13,900+ providers are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone they serve.

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With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes 23 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, 12 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. It is one of the largest employers in every community it serves.

To request additional information, confidentially submit your interest, or nominate a fellow colleague, please contact:

Jon Dirksen

Executive Talent Partner

jon.dirksen@ssmhealth.com

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the System Vice President of Pharmacy, responsible for the strategic executive direction and oversight of pharmacy business and financial management services and programs. The scope of oversight includes managing pharmacy budgets; driving cost savings and revenue optimization; fostering business growth; leading pharmacy supply chain and 340B programs; monitoring pharmacy revenue cycle performance; directing pharmacy business/data analytics services and technology; collaborating on innovative prescription benefit management processes; and directing pharmacy project coordination across these areas. Collaborates with ministry, regional and system-level pharmacy and executive leaders to shape the organization’s pharmacy business strategy.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provides financial expertise and accountability, identifying and leading initiatives to grow revenue and lower cost across pharmacy service lines.
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders on system planning, business growth & development, and aligning pharmacy initiatives with the organization’s strategic plan.
  • Oversees and effectively administers pharmacy operating and capital budgets, including setting annual financial goals.
  • Identifies new pharmacy business opportunities, planning, implementing, and evaluating them as appropriate.
  • Oversees business and vendor relationships and contracts with external entities such as medication wholesalers, distributors, group purchasing organizations, manufacturers, technology vendors, and other pharmacy-related business entities.
  • Ensures pharmacy has a strong revenue cycle process, optimizing billing and charging. Works closely with appropriate stakeholders across the organization to ensure positive performance.
  • Sets strategy for the 340B program including compliance, optimization efforts, and mitigation strategies to maximize savings for the system and patients using advanced knowledge of 340B program.
  • Serve as the 340B subject matter expert for SSM Health, working with Apexus, Health Resources and Services Administration, other governmental authorities, external organizations, and internal stakeholders to ensure the integrity and success of the 340B program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

  • Master’s degree in business related field or Pharmacy degree

Experience

  • Ten years pharmacy experience, with seven years in direct people management/leadership

Department:

8763000033 340B_Center_of_Excellence

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. With roots tracing back to 1872, SSM Health serves a broad geographic region, including Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, making it one of the largest health systems in the nation.

Our organization employs over 40,000 team members and has more than 13,900 providers committed to fulfilling our mission: 'Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.' This mission informs every aspect of our operations, guiding us in the delivery of quality care while striving to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. In 2023 alone, SSM Health provided $470 million in community benefits, including over $346 million in uncompensated care, reflecting our dedication to community health initiatives.

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