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Job description
Hybrid
n875 Blake Wilbur Dr - AMC Lane - PALO ALTO
nFull time
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nDay - 08 Hour (United States of America)
nThis is a Stanford Health Care job.
nA Brief Overview
nThe Business Specialist, Specialty Pharmacy is strategic and highly motivated to lead key initiatives and operational programs within Stanford Health Care's Specialty Pharmacy department. This role is responsible for driving performance improvement, managing cross-functional initiatives, and delivering data-driven insights to optimize patient care, pharmacy operations, and compliance. The Business Specialist will serve as a key liaison across business, clinical, and technical teams, owning programs from design through execution.
nLocations
nStanford Health Care
nWhat you will do
nnnProvide strategic leadership and ownership of departmental programs and initiatives aligned with enterprise goals.
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nnLead data-driven projects, analyzing key financial and operational metrics such as budget variances, reimbursement trends, and KPIs.
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nnSupport and oversee audit processes, including 340B, internal, and external audits, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness.
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nnCollaborate with pharmacy, finance, IT, and clinical teams to implement solutions that improve documentation, workflow efficiency, and service quality.
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nnMonitor program performance, identify risks and improvement areas, and develop action plans to drive accountability and innovation.
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nnMaintain and enforce departmental policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals.
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nnDeliver clear, effective communication and reporting to stakeholders, including executive leadership.
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nnFoster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
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nnInvestigate and resolve billing errors or underpayment by performing root-cause analysis and providing solutions to prevent future occurrences.
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nnDetect trends and forecast potential impact of regulatory policies on specialty pharmacy operations and finance.
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nnContribute to the development and optimization of a robust revenue cycle.
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nnLiese with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to secure and maintain payor contracts.
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n nEducation Qualifications
nnPharmD Degree from an accredited college/university required
n nExperience Qualifications
nnnMinimum 5 years of experience in pharmacy required.
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nnExperience within specialty pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy, or 340B strongly preferred.
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nnExperience in healthcare analytics, revenue cycle, or program management preferred.
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n nRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
nnnStrong program ownership mindset with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
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nnAdvanced data analysis and reporting skills; Excel proficiency required.
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nnSkilled in identifying operational gaps and developing innovative, sustainable solutions.
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nnExcellent organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities in fast-paced environments.
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nnStrong verbal and written communication; able to convey complex data to diverse audiences.
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nnCollaborative, proactive, and adaptable to change.
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nnProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio); project management tools like Asana, Smartsheet, or MS Project a plus.
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n nLicenses and Certifications
nnnRPH - Registered Pharmacist required
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nnPMP - Project Mgmt Professional preferred
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nnLean Six Sigma Certification preferred
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n nThese principles apply to ALL employees:
nSHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
nStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
nYou will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:
nnnKnow Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
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nnShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
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nnCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
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n nEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
nBase Pay Scale: Generally starting at $74.73 - $99.04 per hour
nThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
nAt Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
nAs part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.
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Worksite address
palo alto, CA, 94306, US
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