340B Analyst, Pharmacy Tech

Phoebe Putney Health System

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech, 340B Analyst is responsible for pharmacy systems and outcomes in the following areas: (1) drug product selection and procurement, (2) 340B program compliance, monthly auditing, reporting, dispensing patterns, and inventory process. (3) Inventory control and billing processes and (4) information support systems/technology development.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Pharmacy Technology or healthcare-related field. (Required).
1 year experience as a Pharmacy Technician. (Required).
PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech.
PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician.
Completion of Apexus 340B University.
Apexus Advanced Operations Certificate within 180 Days.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience or training in pharmaceutical sourcing and/or procurement. (Preferred).
340B hospital (DSH, CAH, SCH, or RRC) program experience. (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform business analysis of procurement activities and inventory controls as related to 340B operations and propose effective and user-friendly solutions to business stakeholders.
Maintain 340B system databases to reflect changes in the drug formulary, data transmission, and data specifications.
Monitor compliance with 340B program requirements and billing guidelines related to qualified patients, drugs and locations.
Review and refine executive level and day-to-day 340B program performance reports including, but not limited to, purchasing, dispensation, and cost savings.
Build reports, as appropriate, to monitor and improve 340B program compliance and performance.
Construct appropriate financial metrics to assess areas of program improvement.
Monitor ordering processes, integrating most current pricing from wholesaler.
Monitor and analyze purchasing contracts and vendor program offerings to identify opportunities to reduce cost of 340B pharmaceuticals.
Periodically review wholesaler and 340B vendor contract(s) for 340B Program compliance.
Conduct periodic training and education for Pharmacy Buyers to align and standardize processes across the hospital system.
Review 340B program policies and procedures on an ongoing basis and offer contributions and changes related to 340B compliance.
Perform routine monitoring activities on a scheduled basis; may involve presenting and resolving reconciliation issues as they arise.
Through financial analysis, strive to recognize the value opportunity of the 340B program.
Evaluate and provide recommendations related to the implementation of potential cost savings opportunities.
Collaborate with Pharmacy, Compliance, and 340B Advisory Committee to develop monthly, quarterly, and yearly audit metrics.
Identify trends, discrepancies, and variances to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Provide recommendations that would improve operations, compliance, and efficiency.
Track program performance over time, identify root causes of adverse trends, and make recommendations for improvement.