Director of Pharmaceutical Therapies

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United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary:

The Director of Pharmaceutical Therapies is the strategic and tactical lead for all Pharmaceutical Therapies, including but not limited to intraoffice dispensaries, infusion operations, and injectables for all United Urology Group (UUG) practices. Adhering to the principles of the quadruple aim, this person shall help drive patient navigation through appropriate pharmaceutical care pathways. While most focus will be placed on prostate cancer therapies, this role applies to all urological disease states in which pharmaceutical therapy is appropriate. A direct reporting relationship exists between UUG practice pharmacy technicians and this role, with the expectation that non-reporting influence shall exist with multiple functions, including clinical operations, patient navigation, revenue cycle, and payor contracting.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Pharmaceutical Therapy Program Director

• Develop, implement, and manage standard operating procedures related to the dispensing of Pharmaceuticals based on operational needs and payor/regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development of Pharmaceutical care pathways and update as new therapies become available; drive practice-level compliance to pharmaceutical care pathways with clinical leadership and operational support.
• Lead the roll-out of any new therapy, including but not limited to care pathway adjustments, financial assessment, and clinical/operational education.
• Assist in driving utilization to the optimal formulary.
• Develop patient-level worklists and work with field operations to ensure these patients are being provided clinically indicated therapies within each practice.
• Drive retail pharmacy operations with the intent to expand into therapies currently not offered on any UUG practice's formulary.
• Ensure all intraoffice dispensaries and infusion sites have the appropriate licensing in place that is required to provide care.
• Directly manage a team of pharmacy technicians (that also have dotted line reporting relationships to practice-level operations) located in each market.
• Key relationship manager for PSAO, specialty pharmaceutical GPO, and outsourced business intelligence engine
• Drive projects to enhance UUG's pharmaceutical therapy program, including but not limited to enterprise software deployment, enhanced PAC utilization, and order/script fulfillment automation.
• Support M&A activity by assisting in diligence and integrating pharmaceutical therapy program post-acquisition.

KPI Performance

• Design and manage key performance indicators that drive appropriate patient care and improved P&L performance.
• With the assistance of UUG's internal Business Intelligence, executive leadership, and clinical leadership teams, develop internal dashboards and scorecards outputting the appropriate KPIs.
• Lead weekly reviews with market operations leadership of past week's performance and current week's throughput expectations.
• KPIs shall include internal specialty pharmaceutical IOD fill rates, labor efficiency measures, infusion bed usage per working day, and out-of-period voids; sample KPIs provided are not an exhaustive list.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with a strong preference for business, healthcare administration, or pharmacology. Advanced degree is a plus but not required.
• Four to seven (4-7) years experience in a clinical setting; non-acute care is favored over acute care, although either is acceptable. Oncology practice experience is strongly preferred. Intraoffice dispensary and infusion center experience ideal.
• When not traveling, the role is hybrid. Employees must live in either the Maryland, Colorado, or Phoenix markets with a preference in Maryland.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Current knowledge of acceptable and appropriate clinical practice, quality assurance, and patient management and care.
• Strategic Planning and Execution.
• Patient-Centered Care and Navigation.
• Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Clinical Integration.
• Team Leadership and Development.
• Data Analysis and Decision-Making.
• Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Ability to multi-task, effectively problem-solve and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, willingness to learn, and bring forth ideas to enhance positive patient care.

Direct Reports:

• UUG practice pharmacy technicians and this role, with the expectation that non-reporting influence shall exist with multiple functions, including clinical operations, patient navigation, revenue cycle, and payor contracting,

Travel:

• Travel needs will fluctuate with the business needs and will generally be 25% to 50% of the time. Locations currently located in Delaware, Maryland, Tennessee, Colorado, and Arizona, but with M&A activities geography will likely expand.

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.