Analyst Contracting Account
Walgreens
Summary
Responsible for assisting Contract Directors and Contract Managers with the analysis and dissemination of information regarding current and potential clients, coordinating special projects, assessing existing and newly created reporting tools and developing presentation materials on various programs for a diverse set of clients.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for assisting Contract Directors and Contract Managers with the analysis and dissemination of information regarding current and potential clients, coordinating special projects, assessing existing and newly created reporting tools and developing presentation materials on various programs for a diverse set of clients.
Job Responsibilities
- Creates, manages, and analyzes adhoc reports related to different contracting initiatives. Through analysis, provides feedback and recommendations to Contract Directors and/or Contract Managers as appropriate, regarding potential opportunities or immediate needs as related to contracted terms and programs to help drive assigned goals and initiatives. Provides detailed reports as needed to support feedback and recommendations.
- Maintains a knowledge base of assigned clients and programs to help appropriately assist with and support needs of Contract Directors and Contract Managers as related to daily information coordination and essential reporting needs.
- Maintains a professional working relationship with various internal departments and external clients where interaction is required in order to help further support the needs of the contracting team.
- Provides recommendations on the development of process and procedures related to contracted programs.
- Trains personnel at the market level on the appropriate process and procedures for handling and prioritizing questions and issues related to various programs.
- Assists with the distribution of communication to clients as necessary related to various client issues and/or changes and enhancements to contracted programs. Analyzes communication and provides recommendations on different ways to update communication processes for improved efficiencies and greater impact.
External Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with 1 year experience to be gained in corporate environment.
- Experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
- Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
- Basic level skill in Microsoft Office 2003 or later: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with 3rd party plan set-up and implementation
- Experience in managed care or retail pharmacy environment.
- Basic level skill in Microsoft Access 2003 or later.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 2 years of experience in the healthcare industry
- 1 year of experience in a corporate environment
- Experience analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions
- Time management skills: prioritizing, organizing, tracking details, meeting deadlines across multiple projects
- Basic Microsoft Word skills
- Basic Microsoft Excel skills
- Basic Microsoft PowerPoint skills
Company overview
Walgreens is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the United States and a key component of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail pharmacy, wholesale, and healthcare. Founded in 1901, Walgreens operates approximately 9,000 retail locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company provides comprehensive pharmacy services, prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Beyond traditional retail pharmacy, Walgreens has expanded into healthcare services through its Healthcare Clinics, offering basic medical services, vaccinations, and health testing. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing accessible medication management, immunization services, and health consultations to millions of customers daily. Walgreens also operates specialty pharmacy services and has developed digital health platforms to enhance patient engagement and medication adherence.