Location: Remote, USA, Pacific Time preferred

Under general direction of the Director of Account Management and works closely with health system leadership. The Pharmacy Projects Specialist acts as a dedicated resource and serves as the primary point of contact to respond to Client requests for issue resolution, including delivery, contracts, pricing, account setup and credits, utilizing the Cencora support resources network where necessary. This role sources data and generates appropriate reports in support of customer initiatives and projects. This role ensures continued implementation of programs and solutions regularly updating customers on progress and status. This role is responsible for reviewing reports and purchasing history and assisting with implementation of initiatives targeted at customer savings.

Under the direction of the Director of Account Management manages the following metrics, will be managed by the associate:

• Allocation tracking reports

• Backorder reports

• Contract compliance reports

• Generic conversion opportunity reports

• 340B savings reports (where applicable)

• Quarterly business connects

• Savings opportunity reports

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively identifies and addresses Client (service) needs and issues within current contract with Cencora, determining appropriate internal support and escalating to the appropriate Cencora team(s) to ensure total end resolution.

• Provides onsite, expert customer service support for all new account setup, new Client associate training and reporting out of the Cencora ordering platform.

• Serves as the on-site subject matter expert (SME) for use of the Cencora ABCO ordering platform and health system report generation and interpretation.

• Partners appropriately with external client representatives and internal Cencora support to ensure business goals are met.

• Meets with Client stakeholders to establish mutually agreed upon timelines for reporting and progress updates.

• Participates in regularly required service compliance training.

• Completes all training on time.

• Understands customer-specific nuances and ensures internal teams have knowledge needed to drive alignment between the customer and internal Cencora stakeholders to effectively service the customer.

• Participates in projects focused on Client saving initiatives such as GPO or contract optimization or inventory optimization.

• Works with internal Cencora teams on appropriate Client retention strategy, taking initiative to ensure needs and timelines are met.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normally requires broad training in fields such as pharmaceutical purchasing, pharmacy technician, supply chain, or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Pharmacy technician certification and/or experience as a pharmaceutical buyer highly preferred. Normally requires 2 plus years of experience within a pharmacy or healthcare finance department.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Strong verbal and written communication, strategic planning, and project management skills
2. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing able to present information professionally and effectively to customers, associates, and management.

3. Strong customer service skills
4. Excellent follow-up skills
5. Strong interpersonal skills
6. Strong time management skills; ability to schedule customer appointments in advance
7. Good understanding of specific business segment
8. Good understanding of AmerisourceBergen Solutions support network, able to understand who can best resolve issues
9. Up-to-date knowledge of spreadsheet and presentation software and equipment

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What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. 

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

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Schedule

Full time

$55,100 - 81,290

*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

Affiliated Companies:

Affiliated Companies: Value Apothecaries Inc

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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