Pharmacy Business Supervisor

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Pharmacy Business Supervisor to join our team! Assists the Sr. Director of Pharmacy Programs in the management of the business operations of the pharmacy and pharmacy programs, including Class A and Class C pharmacies. Assists with budgeting and the preparation of financial reports as requested. Performs various clerical, billing and technical duties necessary to support the operation of pharmacies. Possesses a thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment as it relates to health care reimbursement and compliance, and contract management. Constructively and positively challenges the processes, people and technology to drive continued performance improvement of the pharmacy operations and Agency. Also provides supervision of pharmacy revenue and operation staff. Works in collaboration with other Divisions and support departments within the Agency to achieve pharmacy goals and objectives. This position requires in-county travel.

Your role in action:

• General Administrative Duties
• Prepare and follow up on action items from pharmacy staff meetings
• Maintain all Intranet documents, procedures and instructions for pharmacy staff
• Drug and Vendor Contracting
• Manages the contracted pharmacy programs, including appropriate regular auditing
• Researches and maintains 3rd party insurance contracts
• Oversees pharmaceutical drug manufacture rebate assessment and processing
• Supply chain, auditing, revenue and accounting
• Ensures compliance with charity programs and insurance requirements of qualified patients, drugs, providers, vendors, and locations
• Ensures full compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements
• Designs and maintains an internal audit plan of compliance for the pharmacy department
• Ensures timely and accurate billing of all pharmacy charges and reimbursement activities
• Ensures appropriate cash handling procedures, security of receipts and integrity of financial reports
• Maintains an efficient and cost-effective ordering system
• Directs activities of pharmacy staff involved in purchasing, receiving, and billing
• Analytics
• Submits periodic reports/action plans as requested detailing critical issues and/or accomplishments of pharmacy.
• Monitoring and reporting of pharmacy productivity and performance to ensure continuous patient satisfaction, staff engagement and quality care.
• Coordinates and participates in prescription inventory and reporting
• Performs other related work as assigned
• Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• MBA, BS in Healthcare Management preferred.
• Pharmacy Operations and/or Pharmacy Technician licensure preferred.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant business and/or healthcare finance experience (including supervisory experience preferred)
• Must have experience working collaboratively with other professional groups in preparing and analyzing reports and making recommendations for operational and administrative purposes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks & responsibilities concurrently, as well as meeting deadlines while documenting work flows clearly & precisely.
• Good computer skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to perform and comprehend mathematical functions and demonstrate basic literacy
• Ability to work with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #2013.

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.