Job Details

Overview

The Pharmacy Business Analyst 2 plays a strategic role in overseeing and maintaining advanced systems and applications that support pharmacy business operations and the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This individual works cross-functionally with clinical, technical, and vendor teams to drive innovation, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the 340B Program, knowledge of pharmacy operations, excels in data analytics, and thrives in a collaborative remote team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead management and optimization of a robust 340B Drug Discount Program, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and maximizing program benefits.
• Collaborate closely with IT and technology teams, including those supporting Epic (Willow Ambulatory and Hospital Administer modules), to implement and maintain pharmacy-related systems and tools.
• Serve as a liaison between pharmacy operations and vendor partners, managing relationships and ensuring high performance and strategic alignment.
• Design and implement advanced data analytics, including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, and other Excel functions, to deliver meaningful insights that support operational and strategic decisions.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development aligned with regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Actively participate in strategic planning, project management, and performance assessments related to pharmacy business systems.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to Pharmacy Business Specialists and Pharmacy Control Specialists; may directly supervise team members.
• Maintain awareness of pharmacy business regulations, technology trends, and opportunities for system enhancements.
• Support new pharmacy contracts, initiatives, and budgeting processes through data-driven analysis and business acumen.
• Work cross-functionally with executive leadership, operations teams, and clinical partners to ensure alignment and support for pharmacy initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the 340B program, pharmacy operations, pharmacy systems, or healthcare analytics.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data manipulation).
• Experience with Epic EMR (preferably Willow modules) or comparable systems.
• Familiarity with pharmacy systems and third-party vendor technologies.
• 340B Program Expertise: Prior experience working in or overseeing a complex 340B program is essential.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Effective communicator and strong team collaborator.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Experience working in a cross-functional and vendor-facing role.
• Supervision: Experience supervising direct reports or mentoring junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACE Certification (Apexus 340B Certificate)
• Experience with Epic Willow Ambulatory and/or Hospital Administer modules
• Experience in pharmacy purchasing, billing, or administration

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Fully remote role; candidates must reside in Oregon, Idaho, Utah, or Arizona.
• Occasional travel to vendor or partner sites may be required.

What's in it for you

At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.