How to Apply
Applicants will only be considered after successful completion and submission of the following:
· Completed application via the UM Careers website
· Letter of Intent
· Updated curriculum vitae
Summary
The Pharmacy Services Department is seeking an experienced business professional to join the team. This role is responsible for supporting and developing pharmacy purchasing systems and technologies to provide informed decision-making processes for line item procurement, database management, and drug supply chain stability. This position will collaborate with the Pharmacy Analytics Team to establish analytical and technological tools to enhance the Pharmacy Buyer?s workflow, resulting in cost avoidance and optimal inventory management. Given the nature of this work, excellent Microsoft Office skills are required, along with a baseline understanding of programming languages.
For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at: https://www.medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacy/pharmacy-annual-report
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
The vision of Michigan Medicine is to create the future of health care through discovery and to become the national leader in health care, health care reform, biomedical innovation, and education. As part of this world-class organization, the Department of Pharmacy Services has high standards for service, education, and research. Our department has a rich history of excellence; you have the opportunity to join a world-class team to provide exceptional patient care and advance the Mission of Michigan Medicine.
The Pharmacy Services Department is seeking an experienced business professional to join the team. This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager, Inventory & Automation. This role is responsible for supporting pharmacy automation systems through provision of analytics for informed decision-making and maintaining functionality to support the goals of the department and patient care needs. Excellent written and verbal skills are also required.
For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at: https://www.medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacy/pharmacy-annual-report
GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE
· Health insurance
· Paid Time Off
· Retirement plan
· Opportunities to earn continuing education credits at in-house education programs
Responsibilities*
- Maintain and support select pharmacy inventory systems within the Department of Pharmacy Services.
- Make strategic inventory decisions to enhance pharmacy supply chain operations including, but not limited to, procurement, drug shortage management, and drug distribution modeling.
- Partners with external vendors to refine solutions to fit the needs of the department and patient care activities throughout Michigan Medicine.
- Works with colleagues from other departments (Willow, Analytics, etc) to develop interconnected solutions to support drug distribution activities throughout the Michigan Medicine enterprise.
- Develops and creates presentations, reports, and dashboards for internal and external stake holders to support decision making, workflows, or complex customer needs.
- Serves as a liaison and expert resource for pharmacy inventory tools used by Pharmacy Services throughout the Michigan Medicine enterprise.
- Conducts spot checks to make sure that systems are functioning as expected and designed.
- Mentors and teaches other staff (internal and external to the Department of Pharmacy), provides ongoing assistance to advance projects and ensure optimal use of the inventory solutions.
- Other projects and duties as assigned by Pharmacy Supply Chain leadership.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position will report to the pharmacist in charge of drug shortages and inventory management.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
Required Qualifications*
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INTERMEDIATE
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
3 years of supply chain, pharmacy, or data analysis experience.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects with competing priorities with organizational skills and flexibility to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbal and written to internal and external constituents and apply a high degree of analytical, interpretive, and evaluative skills dealing with complex concepts, projects, etc.
Self-motivated with an ability to work well with teams.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to lead team members to accomplish a common goal.
Experienced use with standard office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
Possess or be able to obtain a Pharmacy Technician license with the State of Michigan
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor's or Advanced degree in supply chain management.
- Work experience in pharmacy supply chain management.
- Supplemental (Minor) or advanced degree in Analytics, Public Health, Health Administration, Business, or Data Science.
- Depth of experience and proven track record implementing and support pharmacy systems within healthcare organizations.
- Advanced knowledge of Tableau and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience and credibility interacting with all levels of leadership.
- Certification within BD Pyxis systems
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Application Deadline
Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed any time after a posting duration of seven calendar days.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.