Manager – Contracts & Utilization – Pharmacy

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job assumes responsibility for expense management, vendor relationships, contract management, standardization and consolidation processes and utilization analysis; works with knowledge of legal, financial, technical, and operational factors of evaluating alternative methods; performs mission critical activities that include the reviewing, analyzing, negotiating, and developing of contractual agreements; evaluates total costs; prepares and administers financial analyses necessary to arrive at total financial impact of vendor proposals; prepares, maintains, and monitors RFP’s as appropriate to ensure compliance with OHS policy and procedure; communicates new products, item additions, and shifts in product demand to department leadership; drives cost reduction initiatives throughout the Ochsner Health System by serving as a project manager and consultant to the clinical and non-clinical areas; tracks the system savings and provides updates to leadership on the progress of the savings initiatives; drives organization-wide product change and serves as an internal advocate of product standardization/utilization initiatives; coordinates new product introduction and overall product change initiatives on behalf of end users; manages towards procuring the highest quality, clinically appropriate items at the lowest cost; serves as a liaison and advisor to department leadership; and works collaboratively to review and construct yearly expense budgets as well as monitor all expense variances on monthly reports.

Education

Required –High school diploma

Preferred –Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Work Experience

Required -8 years of experience in Supply Chain accounting and/or finance in healthcare OR 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree. Including experience in contract management negotiating large, complex, contractual agreements, managing vendor relationships and serving as point person for all outside vendors.

Certification

Preferred – CPIM or APICS

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to the role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Knowledge of MMIS systems and the ability to manage a pre-programmed database and Supply Chain analytical software
  Strong analytical skills
  Strong professional and interpersonal skills including excellent oral and written communication skills
  Strong negotiating skills
  Self-directed including the ability to multi-task and work with little supervision
  Skills to drive supply utilization improvements
  Good judgment, organizational and time management skills
  Consulting and group presentation skills

Job Duties

• Manages and negotiates all contracts for department/system.
• Works with assigned areas on the utilization of supplies and supports yearly operating budgets.
• Implements cost savings initiatives and monitors price discrepancies.
• Supports all aspects of operating review cycle.
• Conducts data analysis and system support.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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