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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Guardian Pharmacy of Indiana, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Why Guardian Pharmacy of Indiana? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We’re About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Schedule: M-F 9am-6pm

As a key member of the senior management team, assist in achieving annual business plan through pro-active management of financial data & reporting, billing & collection efforts and expense budget. Liaise with office for revenue and collections management, financial analysis and reporting and A/P.
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 (include the following):
• Responsible for the direction, supervision and performance management of staff which may include Director Finance & Administration(s), Billing/Collection Supervisor(s), Business Manager(s) and other functional area management/staff. Oversee staff training/professional development, work with each direct report to establish and monitor goals and objectives and provide coaching and feedback to ensure a high performing and effective team.

• Management of annual business plan process; perform all related analysis and ensure plan is accurate and complete prior to finalizing
• CAPEX and related lease ROI analysis
• Provide complex analysis of monthly/quarterly financial statement results, including variance explanations for revenue, COGS (margin), labor and all other operating expenses
• Manage annual Benchmark Plan review including communication plan with customers (Part D Plan Analysis)
• Report on trends in other expense areas
• Manage monthly revenue close process to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Manage all pre & post edit analysis
• Manage implementation and maintenance of price tables to ensure proper reimbursement and contract compliance
• Manage quarterly rebate review for opportunities to increase rebates (using MHA spreadsheet)
• Ensure accuracy of locator codes for billing
• Manage monthly unbilled balances to identify trends/problems
• Evaluate Private Pay A/R weekly reports and provide regular status updates to the pharmacy operations
• Participate in the monthly A/R calls with President
• Manage cash deposits and transmission of data
• Manage the review and approval process for all expenses, ensuring all bills are correct and have appropriate local approval prior to submission to support services A/P
• Manage and negotiate optimum pricing contracts with non-drug vendors; responsible for accessing all corporate account pricing contracts and determining best pricing/service solution for pharmacy needs
• Coordinate physical inventories with support services office, ensuring quarterly inventories are efficient, accurate and timely
Education and/or Certifications:
• BS in Accounting or Finance required
Skills and Qualifications:
• Minimum 5+ years Accounting/Finance experience required. (advanced degree may substitute for experience)
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
• 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 work flexible hours

What We Offer:

Emotional well-being and physical health are important, which is why our employees receive a generous benefits package and a work culture that supports our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

Compensation & Financial

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match (1)

Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (1), (2)

• Multiple health plan options including copay (FSA-eligible) and HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Dental and Vision plans
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D and long-term disability coverage
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life/AD&D insurance
• Optional accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off 

• Paid holidays and sick days
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service

(1) Eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment

(2) Full-time employees only, excluding EAP which is available to all Guardian employees

The Guardian Difference

Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.

Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.

Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.

At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.