What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Business Analyst position at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD?
Brief Description
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for Pharmacy Business Analyst to join our team! The Pharmacy Business Analyst is responsible for recommending strategies to optimize pharmacy business operations in alignment with organizational objectives. This role contributes to strategic planning by analyzing market trends, pharmacy service utilization, and identifying opportunities for process, product, and service improvements across pharmacy programs, including Class A and Class C pharmacies. The role applies data analysis, project management methodologies, and industry best practices to develop, implement, and monitor operational performance and compliance initiatives. This position supports pharmacy budgeting, manages contract relationships, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains performance metrics and reporting to drive continuous improvement.
Your Role In Action
What qualifications will you need:
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What Else You Should Know
The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for Pharmacy Business Analyst to join our team! The Pharmacy Business Analyst is responsible for recommending strategies to optimize pharmacy business operations in alignment with organizational objectives. This role contributes to strategic planning by analyzing market trends, pharmacy service utilization, and identifying opportunities for process, product, and service improvements across pharmacy programs, including Class A and Class C pharmacies. The role applies data analysis, project management methodologies, and industry best practices to develop, implement, and monitor operational performance and compliance initiatives. This position supports pharmacy budgeting, manages contract relationships, ensures regulatory compliance, and maintains performance metrics and reporting to drive continuous improvement.
Your Role In Action
- Drive operational efficiency by analyzing data and recommending process improvements.
- Align pharmacy strategies with agency-wide goals through collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Support financial planning, ensure billing accuracy, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and vendor requirements.
- Design and oversee compliance audits and manage rebate and insurance contracts.
- Monitor and report on key performance metrics to guide operational decisions.
- Maintain documentation, coordinate team meetings, and support inventory and supply chain processes.
- Ensure accurate ordering systems and cost-effective procurement.
What qualifications will you need:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent
- MBA, BS in Healthcare Management preferred
- Pharmacy Operations and/or Pharmacy Technician licensure preferred.
- At least 3 years of relevant business and/or healthcare finance experience (including supervisory experience preferred)
- Must have experience working collaboratively with other professional groups in preparing and analyzing reports and making recommendations for operational and administrative purposes.
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and clearly document workflows.
- Proficient computer skills, including the ability to navigate and learn various systems.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform basic math functions and demonstrate strong reading and writing comprehension.
- Capable of working independently with sound judgment and initiative.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What Else You Should Know
- This posting is associated with position #2013.
- This position is located at 9401 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77074
The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
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