We are a specialized consulting firm focused on helping health systems accelerate strong financial and operational performance through pharmacy. Our team of professionals brings deep, contemporary expertise and innovation to optimizing all aspects of a fully integrated health system pharmacy program, driving significant value quickly.
Our mission is to maximize value for clients by delivering innovative, customized, and highly reliable solutions wherever medications are used.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Visante is currently looking for a Consultant Pharmacist whose primary responsibilities will be to engage in projects focused in any area of health system pharmacy. Experience in ambulatory pharmacy, 340B, and/or specialty pharmacy is preferred. The Consultant will work with the hospital and health system team to achieve excellence on all client projects. Work will be done both at the client site and remotely. This individual will help create an energizing team environment and bring an ownership mentality to their daily work.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide comprehensive on-site and remote support for leading client engagements and achieve project deliverables
Coordinate overall project delivery to meet project objectives and client expectations
Work with others to establish overall project direction
Plan and manage distinct segments of work
Drive change and assist with implementation of solutions with clients
Build strong relationships with client team members
Diagnose client problems and develop effective solutions
Contribute to the advancement of Visante’s capabilities through policy, procedure, template, or standard work development
Prepare high-quality deliverables for clients
Depending on the work environment, our successful candidate may be an active participant in a workgroup that requires specialized knowledge. As a subject matter expert, they will function as the organizational ambassador for their knowledge area, applying their expertise to support the client’s vision and strategic direction. The consultant Pharmacist will provide guidance on how their area of capability can resolve an organizational need.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support project management, analytics, deliverable creation, meeting facilitation, and presentations to clients, and develop an area of subject matter expertise
Consult with clients to learn current workflows and configurations, and understand the client’s challenges to identify problems and implement solutions
Provide expertise and support to clients related to many areas of pharmacy, including but not limited to:
-Operations and automation
-Specialty pharmacy
-Consolidated pharmacy service centers
-Pharmacy benefit management
-Pharmacy supply chain
-Pharmacy revenue cycle
-340B optimization
-Ambulatory strategy
Serve in short-term onsite leader roles for key clients from time to time, as necessary
Lead internal project meetings and select client meetings
Oversee day-to-day project delivery and client/project/team management
Develop and maintain strong working relationships and partnerships with clients and team
Consult with clients on current workflows and configurations and manage multiple projects effectively
Act as a liaison between clients and internal team and actively contribute to the team in assigned areas
Troubleshoot, develop and execute plans, work to resolve issues, and propose possible alternate strategies when necessary
Identify and map out schedules, milestones, and required resources to meet the project objectives
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to drive the proposed solutions
Create effective presentations that consolidate findings from analyses and present solutions to client
Develop and present a plan to implement recommended changes
Deliver project results on time, on budget, and within project scope that meets and/or exceeds client expectations
Provide support as requested regarding related project work as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
The following relevant education is required:
A PharmD or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy is required
Relevant advanced degree (e.g., MS, MBA, MPH, MHA) is preferred
At least 5 years of experience working in health system pharmacy, including 3+ years in managing others and overseeing operational initiatives or completion of a HSPAL residency training program
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines with a sense of urgency, and being able to prioritize competing demands
Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal, and team skills
Demonstration of good judgment
Exceptional problem-solving skills with an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset
Ability to lead teams through setting a vision for the future and driving towards needed results
Ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to a team
Well-developed core consulting skills of quickly building rapport, analytics skills, presentation creation, English communication skills (both written and verbal), and attention to detail
Proven organizational skills, with the ability to plan steps from identification of potential issues through to resolution
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure
A high degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with diverse clients and team members
Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to continue to grow professionally
Confidence and maturity to work with senior executives, utilizing clear and concise verbal and written communication
Highly collaborative with a strong team orientation, able to plan and achieve large-scale change through teamwork
High level of accountability and flexibility and willing to receive and give constructive feedback
Ability to make sound, timely decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment
Excellent knowledge and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to travel to domestic locations
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for this remote, work-from-home, full-time salaried role. The position requires up to 50% travel over the course of a calendar year.
Visante is an equal-opportunity employer. Visante’s people are its greatest asset and provide the resources that have made the company what it is today. Visante is therefore committed to maintaining an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, and violence. This means there can be no deference because of age, religion or creed, gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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