Pharmacy Data Analyst

Your future role at a glance
Location:
Remote
Department:
Ascension Pharmacy Services
Schedule:
Day shift | Full-time Monday-Friday
Salary:
$68,450 to $95,416 annually
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

*Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.*
How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead drug strategy analysis for post-acute pharmacy operations, aligning sourcing, distribution, and contracting decisions with real dispensing behavior, margin performance, and long-term operational strategy.
• Partner across pharmacy operations, GPO/non-GPO contracting, 340B programs, and internal PBM to ensure data-driven decisions that support sustainable financial performance and patient access.
• Develop and deliver analytical and statistical reporting, including operational dashboards and ad-hoc management reports to evaluate drug utilization, cost trends, and program performance.
• Analyze pharmacy data trends and margin behavior to identify operational risks, cost optimization opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy, reconciling datasets and educating stakeholders on report access, interpretation, and actionable insights.

Education
What minimum requirements you’ll need

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician is strongly preferred
• Expertise in pharmacy workflows, drug purchasing, dispensing processes, and operational terminology.
• Highly organized, able to manage competing priorities, handle last-minute requests, and quickly shift focus without losing momentum across workstreams.
• Must be comfortable using Excel to analyze large datasets, with confidence in building formulas, manipulating data, and exploring datasets to answer questions

Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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