Associate Director, Workforce Management

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High-impact leadership role managing workforce scheduling and real-time adherence in pharmacy operations. Ensure efficiency and compliance while enhancing employee engagement and patient safety.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of multi-disciplinary schedules for licensed professionals across various geographies and time zones
  • Ensure all schedules strictly adhere to state-specific Board of Pharmacy regulations regarding pharmacist-to-technician ratios and clinical credentialing
  • Design strategies to account for 'the big three' (training, coaching, and PTO) without compromising patient care or SLA targets
  • Lead the strategy for shift-bids, flexible scheduling options, and part-time/PRN utilization to maximize coverage during peak volume hours
  • Direct the RTA team in monitoring real-time volumes across voice, digital, and prescription processing queues
  • Develop and trigger 'Red Zone' protocols during unplanned volume surges, system outages, or staffing shortages to reallocate resources in seconds
  • Align scheduling and real-time maneuvers to meet aggressive SLAs for Prior Authorizations (PA), clinical reviews, and fulfillment cycles
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Pharmacy Floor Managers to resolve immediate staffing gaps or operational bottlenecks
  • Coordinate with outsourced partners to ensure seamless hand-offs and consistent adherence standards across internal and external teams
  • Lead 'Week-in-Review' sessions to analyze variances between scheduled vs. actual staffing and the impact on performance
  • Oversee the development of real-time dashboards that provide visibility into occupancy, utilization, and service level performance for senior leadership
  • Continuously refine scheduling logic and RTA workflows based on historical performance trends and changing clinical requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or 10 years of workforce management experience
  • 5 or more years of management experience in scheduling and RTA management
  • 5 or more years of experience working with BPO partners
  • 5 or more years of experience working in healthcare
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Deep experience with Genesys, Verint and reporting tools
  • Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple teams
  • Strong analysis, critical thinking, and analytical problem solving skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail

Benefits:

  • medical, dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
  • short-term and long-term disability
  • life insurance
  • many other opportunities