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　　Organization:

　　Finance-Operations Reporting

　　Job Summary:

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　Provide overall leadership for a unit or department by developing goals, objectives, policies and procedures; supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the activities; preparing operating and capital expenditure budgets; and performing personnel administration functions.

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　　Director Pharmacy Finance

　　To support VUMC Pharmacy (inclusive Retail, Specialty, Multiple Contract Pharmacies (MCP) and all Hospital/Clinic, Medical Center Main Campus, Ambulatory Adult and Pediatric Clinics and Regional Hospitals) financial operations and compliance with 340B program requirements.

　　Job Description:

　　Supports VUMC initiatives impacting pharmacy operations or 340B enrollment including proforma financial analysis, clinical site location assessment, managed care rate analysis, and fee schedule analysis

　　In collaboration with pharmacy procurement team, monitors purchasing activity and accumulator balances for Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and Public Health Service (PHS) accounts.

　　Works with VUMC’s finance team on monthly pharmacy revenue and drug cost of goods sold (COGS) financial statement close activities including revenue recognition, expense estimates, inventory valuation, financial analysis and reporting.

　　Shared oversight for Pharmacy Revenue Cycle activities in accordance with VUMC policies including submission of claims, cash posting, accounts receivable monitoring, and granting of charity care.

　　Monitors VUMC’s disclosures on the Health Resource Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA) portal and participates in VUMC’s annual 340B compliance audit.

　　Active in committee managing EPIC Facility/Organization structure in partnership with Health IT to maintain location database of eligible 340B sites

　　Acts as an internal consultant for VUMC Hospital and Clinic Finance Officers analyzing pharmacy activity including support and publishing monthly reporting packages, as needed

　　Professional Experience/Qualifications/Traits:

　　Working knowledge of pharmacy operations in both the retail and hospital/clinic service venues with familiarity for the related regulatory environment of each.

　　Basic understanding of the 340B drug discount program and personal commitment to expand knowledge base to level of expertise needed to support a top-tier program.

　　Experience working in a highly regulated environment with recognition of ongoing need to remain current in changes proposed by Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services or other agencies with regulatory oversite.

　　Proven track record in supporting complex programs within a large health system; working across multi-disciplinary teams to achieve success.

　　Demonstrated ability in financial reporting and accounting close-cycle processes to deliver financial results in a timely fashion with accompanying variance explanations.

　　Skills to evaluate third party payor reimbursement in partnership with managed care professionals to support strategic initiatives.

　　Experience utilizing EPIC electronic health record billing system or other large professional practice EHR preferred.

　　Undergraduate degree required; Master/CPA preferred.

　　5 + years in an academic medical center and/or healthcare consulting firm.

　　Experience beneficial but not required:

　　Revenue cycle retail pharmacy billing

　　Clinical experience in hospital, physician office or pharmacy

　　Hybrid working environment with approximately 2-3 days a week in an office setting collaborating with pharmacy professionals.

　　Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

　　At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

　　Core Accountabilities:

　　Organizational Impact: Implements strategies for a sub function with direct impact to the function results.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves highly complex business issues that are often unprecedented that have immediate impact on own sub-function or entity and wider implications to the organization. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies expertise within professional/technical area and uses advanced business knowledge to develop objectives.* Team Interaction: Leads a sub-function serving the organization at large or across one or more entity(s).Core Capabilities :

　　Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Acts upon constructive feedback from all levels of the organization and initiates strategies to develop talent in others. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Leverages relationships and insight to forecast potential future needs and influence delivery of work to exceed expectations. - Communicates Effectively: Anticipates difference audience concerns, styles and finds mutually beneficial solutions across conflicting and sensitive issues. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of broad-based issues and considers the interests of others to improve satisfaction of services. - Solves Complex Problems: Critically evaluates complex information and identifies trends/risks to make recommendations to improve processes across areas. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing feedback and development discussions to motivate and support team members to maximize performance. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Anticipates problems or obstacles which may interfere with quality standards and develops plants to ensure area's quality standards are met. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Routinely draws upon valuable learning from others, past experiences, and new information to determine key opportunities. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Develops appropriate corrective actions for unsafe environments in order to ensure operational and safety compliance. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Identifies potential obstacles to goal achievement and develops solutions to address those obstacles. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Creates the appropriate systems and processes to effectively manage resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Applies in-depth knowledge of data to recommend and implement new approaches to improve decision making capabilities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Identifies opportunities and leads development of new initiatives that create value across areas. - Applies Technology: Creates the energy and drive for self/others to identify and leverage technology in new, innovative ways to drive greater efficiencies. - Adapts to Change: Anticipates the change process and clearly communicates impact on others/own team(s), assisting them in embracing the change.

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　　Relevant Work Experience

　　Experience Level:

　　7 years

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's

　　Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled