Job Description

Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People\xe2\x80\x99s Lives

Our purpose, to improve customers\xe2\x80\x99 lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

To better serve our customers, we\xe2\x80\x99re creating a culture that promotes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership.

because we are committed to creating an environment where employees can do their best work and where best-in-class talent comes, stays, and thrives!

As a Pharmacy Business Manager, you will partner with department leaders to manage the development and execution of strategic planning and initiatives for the department. You will apply business expertise, systems thinking, analytical capability and program/project management to anticipate and plan for long-term needs and trends. You will also engage and consult with all levels of the division and Premera, to develop and deliver on new business strategies, projects, and programs, providing regular updates to officers on progress. In addition, you will guide and mentor others to ensure business efficiency and effectiveness.

This is a hybrid role, with some onsite days required. You must live within driving distance of our Mountlake Terrace campus, located about 15 miles north of Seattle, Washington.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

Consult and work with officer and department management to identify key business issues, outline strategic alternatives, and recommend effective solutions.

Manage departmental planning process and perform independent analyses for a broad array of complex issues. Identify and recommend suggested action steps based on analytic results and make recommendations to management.

Manage execution of department strategic plan deliverables, including development of goals, objectives, and roadmaps.

Lead the integration of departmental projects and programs by development of project team objectives, implementation of team, managing risk, and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and outcomes. Provide status updates, ad-hoc strategic and planning discussions, and post project assessment.

Work closely with leadership and team associates to design, implement, and operate new programs and/or enhancements.

Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge across multiple lines of Premera\xe2\x80\x99s business and provide subject matter expertise in departmental programs and business processes across the company.

Lead and motivate teams and maintain high quality cross-group relationships.

In partnership with Corporate Communications, establish proper departmental communication strategy and provide proactive project communications as needed.

Increase team performance and inter-departmental collaboration.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring:

Bachelor\'s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field of study or (4) years of work experience. (Required)

(5) years of experience in developing, implementing, training, and supporting new or existing strategic programs and processes including (5) years of experience in program, project, and change management or a combination of the three. (Required)

Master\'s Degree in Business preferred.

Experience in professional services consulting.

Experience with a large employer, health organization, or insurer.

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry and other integrated solution products (health, welfare, complimentary, ancillary, etc.).

Strong customer/member experience and relationship skills.

A systems thinker in program/project management, process improvement, and understanding both technical and non-technical infrastructure.

Demonstrated ability to assess and fix organizational program capabilities and potential points of vulnerability.

Ability to build effective work teams and develop flexible approaches as needed to achieve the highest member contributions.

What we offer

• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)
• Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize
• Free parking

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.

Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

National Salary Range: $75,200.00 - $127,900.00

National Plus Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $144,500.00

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

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