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Vice President Ambulatory Pharmacy Services

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
May 23, 2025
Job Summary Join a rapidly growing, integrated healthcare system! Corewell Health is seeking a bold, strategic leader to oversee our Ambulatory Pharmacy Services-including specialty pharmacy, infusion, and retail locations. We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced settings, knows the specialty/infusion space well and has the confidence to lead high performing teams with autonomy. This position offers a real chance to make a system-wide impact on quality, growth, and patient outcomes across multiple sites. If you're interested in driving innovation and operational excellence at scale, we want to hear from you! The VP Pharmacy Ambulatory Services oversees operations and finances across multiple locations consistent with Corewell Health's strategic direction, including medication care coordination, outpatient pharmacies, retail pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, and home infusion therapy services. Responsible for the development and implementation of programs which contribute to high quality service delivery, exceeding customer expectations, clinical effectiveness, and positive patient outcomes while driving growth and profitability. Collaborates closely with other Corewell Health leaders to execute on strategic initiatives and best practices. Ensures compliance with all laws, regulations, guidelines and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy. Responsible for assuring medication excellence in quality, safety, efficiency and team member/provider engagement. Promotes and leads the team in assuring a high reliability culture working towards the achievement of high quality, safety and continuous learning, improvement, and pursuit of zero harm. Essential Functions Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls operational activities of the retail, all infusion services including home infusion, and specialty pharmacy programs including but not limited to marketing, prescription capture, contract pharmacy arrangements, policy creation, clinical services, prior authorization, call center services, dispensing, licensing and compliance. Analyzes market data and maintains awareness of industry trends and strategic opportunities for program growth. Monitors metrics in clinical outcomes, patient experience, financial performance, or volumes against system-wide strategic goals. Aids in the design and implementation of strategic initiatives which promote program development, expansion of ambulatory pharmacy services, and clinical efficiencies. Facilitates and/or participates in pharmacy committees utilizing professional training and experience to serve as a resource to leaders and team members to drive value across pharmacy services. Collaborates with other leadership to manage relationships with employers, payers, and prescription benefit managers. Develops and maintains a strong pharmacy workforce to optimize the safe, efficient provision of patient care. Responsible for the compliance and risk-mitigation related to pharmacy billing, controlled substances, and medication use. Assures all applicable pharmacy accreditation standards are met, is accountable for achieving and maintaining necessary accreditations. Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy 10 years of relevant experience working in an organization comparable to size and/or complexity of Corewell Health System 7 years of relevant Pharmacy leadership experience LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 180 Days required LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 180 Days required Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Sitting: Frequently Standing: Occasionally Walking: Occasionally Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids Department Name Corporate Admin - Pharmacy Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.