Not a great environment for Pharmacists - Clinical Pharmacist Banner Health Employee Review

1.0
14 Jun 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Liked the staff I worked with but that really doesn't say too much either way about the company. Reasonable workload.

Cons

Lower end of the pay scale in AZ. Mediocre benefits. C-suite puts no real value in pharmacy and we are treated accordingly. I negotiated a fair salary when I was hired. After a few weeks of training I realized my salary was not what was agreed upon. Went through the proper channels to fix the situation. The end result was a meeting with C-suite and they acknowledged a mistake, but they were not willing to fix it. They actually said if that if I was not happy with that answer I had the option to quit. I was actually told in the meeting that they had consulted the legal team prior to meeting with me. I guess they wanted to be prepared for a lawsuit from me. Its not worth it and I had never eluded to even wanting to leave the position, least of all sue, but that is their mentality. The previous 3 people that had my position had HR lie about the salary and then C-suite told them they wouldn't fix anything. I am a competent, well educated, experienced professional in a job market that still has a demand for my abilities. So I did what the previous 3 RPHs in this position did. I'm less upset about the money and more disappointed in the poor treatment Banner has for its Pharmacists.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

1. Strong Provider Relationships * Direct interaction with provider groups, health systems, FQHCs, specialists, hospitals, and community providers. * Opportunity to become a trusted resource and problem solver. * High visibility with external stakeholders. 2. Broad Organizational Exposure * Works closely with Claims, Contracting, Credentialing, Configuration, Network Management, Quality, Compliance, Finance, and Operations. * Provides a strong understanding of how the entire health plan functions. 3. AHCCCS & Medicare Expertise * Deep exposure to Medicaid (AHCCCS) and Medicare Advantage operations. * Builds expertise in provider reimbursement, claims, credentialing, and regulatory requirements. 4. Strategic Project Opportunities * Provider Relations often identifies operational gaps before other departments. * Opportunities to lead initiatives such as onboarding improvements, provider communications, educational programs, and operational remediation efforts. 5. Community Impact * Ability to directly improve provider experience and member access to care. * Strong connection to community-based healthcare delivery. 6. Leadership Development * Excellent foundation for advancement into: * Government Programs * Provider Operations * Network Management * Strategic Initiatives * Compliance * Population Health * Executive Leadership

Cons

Like many large healthcare organizations, decision-making can sometimes take longer due to the number of stakeholders involved. Cross-functional projects often require coordination across multiple departments, which can impact timelines but also helps ensure compliance and thoughtful implementation.

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Banner Health Response
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Thank you for your 8 years of service at Banner Health. We appreciate your feedback. So glad to hear your great experience!
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