Job Information
John Muir Health Manager - Pharmacy Purchasing and Analytics - AS Administrative Services - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days in Walnut Creek, California
Job Description:
The Pharmacy Manager of Purchasing and Analytics will oversee all aspects of medication-related purchasing and data management, supporting performance improvement. Focus is on the analysis, identification and implementation of opportunities to improve quality, cost, and operational productivity within all aspects of the medication supply chain. Coordinates with the informatics teams to identify, solve, or improve business and operational functions. Collaborates with financial analysts on operational and financial data management benchmarking and reporting. Responsible for creation and maintenance of organizational dashboards that track medication use performance and support providing operational leaders with data to track performance. Oversees comparative data analysis for department level multi-year strategic plans.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited organization- Required
Pharm D degree from an accredited institution - Preferred
Master’s degree in pharmacy administration, healthcare administration, business or other relevant subject area - Preferred
Experience:
Three years of pharmacy practice experience Two of these years- medication purchasing and inventory management experience - Required.
One year of supervisory experience - Required.
Federal 340B program - preferred
Two years of experience in roles that demonstrate use of critical thinking and analytical skills
Additional Preferred Experience:
Demonstrated ability to use advanced Excel modeling (PowerQuery, complex formulas, pivot modeling, automation techniques).
Development of automated dashboards or reports using business‑intelligence platforms.
Creation of data pipelines or workflows that integrate EHR, purchasing, inventory, and financial data sources.
EHR reporting tool queries (e.g., Epic Cogito, SlicerDicer, Clarity, or Caboodle) to extract and validate pharmacy‑related data.
External benchmarking tool analysis (GPO, 340B split‑billing software analytics)
Supply chain analysis of performance metrics (par levels, turns, wastage, expirations, shortages).
Certifications/Licensures:
RPH Registered Pharmacist - California Board of Pharmacy - Required
Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate - Apexus – Preferred (required within 180 days of start)
Work Shift:
08.0 - 08:00 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$192,486.00 - $288,728.00
Salary
Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.
Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.
Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization east of San Francisco serving patients in Contra Costa, Alameda and southern Solano Counties. It includes a network of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians and 6,300 employees, The health system’s facilities include John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center (554-bed acute care facility), which serves as Contra Costa County's only designated trauma center, and John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center (247-bed acute care facility). Together, they are recognized as top centers for neurosciences, orthopedic, cancer, cardiovascular, trauma, emergency, pediatric, and high-risk obstetrics care. Other areas of specialty include general surgery, robotic surgery, weight-loss surgery, rehabilitation and critical care. In February 2024, John Muir Health opened the Behring Pavilion, which is home to the UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center in Walnut Creek. This state-of-the-art facility brings cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination into one location. Patients benefit from the expertise of top cancer specialists from John Muir Health and UCSF Health and have access to the latest treatment advances close to home.
John Muir Health also offers complete inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs and services at our 73-bed fully accredited psychiatric hospital and outpatient center located in Concord. In addition, John Muir Health provides a number of primary care and outpatient services at 89 practice sites throughout the community and urgent care centers in Berkeley, Brentwood, Concord, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.
John Muir Health offers a collaborative, patient-centered health care environment with an emphasis on listening, explaining, and working together as a team, to help patients achieve their optimal health. We recognize those who exemplify excellence and reward them for contributing to our collective success. From individual to department to spontaneous recognition, Employee of the Month, Employee Suggestion Program rewards, Employee Success Sharing Program, and many more, we find unique ways to thank our employees for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Competitive salary and benefit package available.
At John Muir Health, we strive to be a leading health system through the cultivation of a culture of belonging where every patient, employee, provider, and community member feels safe and valued for embracing all aspects of their differences. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please visit the EEO website here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
All hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, a national surveyor of quality patient care. John Muir Health is an equal opportunity employer.