Coord Pharmacy Financial Support System
Job Description
Provides oversight for GPO contract compliance and pharmacy drug spend via direct purchases and wholesaler.
Reviews, revises and updates the various pharmacy databases in the Pyxis, Talyst and EPIC (NDC change submission) financial systems under the direction of the Pharmacy Business Manager.
Review and analyze GPO contracts and market share contracts to recommend the most cost effective options for drug purchases and assure compliance with St. Elizabeth Healthcare standards
Interviews sales reps in order to remain informed of changes in product, pricing and delivery. Participates in negotiating better pricing and delivery terms and actively monitors and works to reduce inventory.
Utilizes wholesaler materials management software to provide evidence of drug purchasing patterns and identifying potential cost savings/avoidance opportunities for all facilities
Solicits and analyzes bids; selects and maintains sources of supply; investigates alternate products and sources of supply with the goal of reducing cost.
Reviews, revises and updates Pharmacy formulary NDC changes to reflect accurate bar code medication dispensing and charge related information.
Reviews, revises and updates charge related information in both the Pyxis and Talyst systems.
Coordinates and assists in reviewing the pharmacy Medication list in EPIC to maintain current acquisition based pricing
Communicates with finance to address billing inquiries from individual and regulatory sources and reviews high dollar high quantity queues in EPIC for billing accuracy across the system,
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
High school graduate
Associate degree in Business Administration or Health Information Systems
Specialized Knowledge:
Knowledge in Purchasing principles, understanding of data base programs, familiarity with large financial and healthcare related databases and item coding for third party payor billing.
Extensive spreadsheet knowledge, understanding of contract language. Familiarity with formulary and charge master databases and CMS drug coding requirements
Kind and Length of Experience:
2-3 years’ experience as a buyer preferably in a healthcare/hospital setting. 2-3 years’ experience in managing healthcare and purchasing related financial databases.
Ability to analyze contracts with detail spreadsheet information.
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