Pricing Analyst

Overview

This position will support inventory control and drug purchasing processes in Fairview pharmacy hospital and ambulatory infusion sites. Provide data gathering and data analysis to support drug purchasing optimization at 340B sites. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers/vendors to facilitate product, price negotiations and mitigate supply disruptions. Coordinate vetting process for 503b suppliers and maintain list of approved 503b suppliers and accounts. Support and participate with corporate Supply Chain to support pharmacy purchasing and supply disruption within Fairview's ERM (PeopleSoft). Perform other analyses and participate on committees and process improvement teams as requested.

This is a full-time benefit eligible position!

Responsibilities Job Description

• Participate in and lead FPS teams to promote standardization and consistency in use of pharmaceutical products, contract adherence, system initiatives, and other areas of responsibility
• Data gathering and data analysis to support optimization of drug purchasing across system, with focus on 340B covered entities, taking into consideration GPO, WAC and PHS pricing and utilization to reach optimal blended rate, while striving to eliminate bad WAC purchasing
• Support 340B Team in monitoring GPO, WAC and 340B pricing
• Support Supply Chain Contract Administrator for drug contract monitoring of GPO, WAC and 340B accounts
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers/vendors to facilitate product, price negotiations, account set up and mitigate supply disruptions
• Provide new account set up for GPO, WAC and 340B accounts as needed
• With support and direction from FPS Supply Chain leadership, coordinate vetting process for 503b and 503a suppliers and maintain list of approved suppliers
• Act as liaison to acute buyers and ambulatory buyers on system committees such as 503b steering committee (IntegraDose), pharmacy system operations and post P&T
• Act as liaison, support and participate with Corporate Supply Chain teams from Pharmacy to support purchasing and supply disruption within Fairview's ERM (Peoplesoft)
• Support system as subject matter expert in training site buyers to support DCSCA
• Maintain reporting and data analysis as needed to support pharmacy supply chain leadership and other stakeholders
• Perform other duties and analyses as needed or assigned

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
  • Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
  • Communicates in a respective manner.
  • Ensures a safe, secure environment.
  • Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
  • Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
  • Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

• Fulfills all organizational requirements.
  • Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
  • Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, health care, data/IT or related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Required Experience

• 7 years progressive work experience in relevant field

Preferred Education

• PTCB certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician

Preferred Experience

• Technician Licensure and required CE standards

Additional Requirements:

• Working knowledge of EPIC electronic medical record system

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status