Pharmacy Account Manager

Attributes Required

• Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
• Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become “trusted advisor”
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Essential job functions

• Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned accounts, understanding client present needs, pain points and future needs.
• Proactively collaborate with client to provide support and deliver solutions ensuring quality care.
• Work directly with pharmacy operations to address and resolve all service-related issues in a timely manner.
• Manage client expectations and communicate status updates through issue resolution.
• Develop strong working relationships and build trust with clients by consistently delivering exceptional service, support and expertise.
• Serve as liaison/quality assurance point of contact during new client onboarding process ensuring seamless and error free service.
• Assist in onboarding activities such as data collection and eMAR support.
• Prepare and deliver business reviews with facility management to review business deliverables and present value-added services.
• Conduct training sessions and education programs to clients with regard to operational best practices, regulatory compliance and pharmacy tools/systems.
• Manage client base through documentation in SalesForce CRM system. This includes tracking of activities, tasks, and contacts with clients.
• Support and participate in local marketing initiatives to foster relationships, enhance brand awareness and assist in business development efforts.
• Stay current on industry trends.
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed.

Education and/or Certifications

High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience); experience working in long term care pharmacy and/or institutional patient care setting, such as assisted living or skilled nursing home, required
• Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, internet, and Microsoft Office skills required
• Proven experience effectively troubleshooting and solving customer service issues in a positive and pro-active manner, while abiding by the pharmacy scope of practice and capabilities
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate

Work Environment

Ability to routinely travel within assigned territory, predominantly ground travel in state or throughout multi-state area based on client territory and business needs. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Due to the collaborative nature of the business and the need to service clients, the employee must be able to interact effectively with others in an office environment, manage conflict, and handle stressful situations and deadlines. Requires desk work in office environment. Ability to work flexible hours.