Pharmacy Operations Specialist

Why join us? This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients they serve.

Job Description:

The Pharmacy Operations Specialist will report to United Urology Group’s Director of Pharmacy Services. The ideal candidate will work closely with United Urology Group local practice leaders to assist in implementing pharmacy operational initiatives to achieve pharmacy organizational goals. Pharmacy Operations Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the success of pharmacy services and supporting the highest level of patient care and operational excellence.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

· Assist in implementing the strategies developed to enhance retail pharmacy/in-office dispensing (IOD) operations.

· Assist with evaluating and making recommendations for pharmacy operations at the local practice level based on best practices surrounding USP 795, 797 and 800 and retail/IOD pharmacy rules and regulations.

· Provide guidance and recommendations on regulatory requirements in community oncology pharmacy operations (i.e. requirements and timing for USP800).

· Help to create a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration amongst the United Urology Pharmacy Network to ensure success in achieving the organizational goals.

· Assist with the development of policies, procedures, and training tools for pharmacy operations to standardize across United Urology Group.

· Audit practice preferred drug utilization and inventories within dispensing cabinets across all United Urology Group practices and assist in making recommendations to achieve established benchmarks.

· Serve as a liaison between United Urology Group practices and Cencora to help address and/or surface any practice needs and/or concerns surrounding drug shortages, shipments and/or retail/IOD pharmacy initiatives.

· Assist with implementation of pharmacy operations quality assurance programs.

· Works collaboratively with the Clinical Pharmacy Services Team at corporate and practice level as a pharmacy operations subject matter expert for incoming operational information requests.

· Assist in evaluating and implementing pharmacy technologies to improve United Urology Group practice pharmacy operations.

Key Competencies

· Knowledge of urology and cancer medications

· Knowledge of retail pharmacy/IOD procedures and operations

· Knowledge of USP 795, 797 and 800

· Ability to use computers and software applications (MS Office products)

· Excellent written and oral communication

· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

· Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

· 3-5 years of experience as pharmacy technician or in similar role

· Pharmacy Technician License required

· Experience with Flatiron Health OncoEMR software and pharmacy adjudication software

· Knowledge of retail pharmacy regulations, workflows and accreditation standards preferred

· Experience with automated dispensing cabinet technology (Nucleus preferred)

· 25% travel

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