340b Analyst / Hospital Pharmacy

Children's Nebraska • United States,

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The 340B Analyst assists in maintaining a compliant 340B program at Children's Nebraska. This role involves auditing, program optimization, reporting, managing third-party administrator software, policy and procedure development, education, and purchasing/inventory coordination to ensure adherence to 340B Program regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required
• 4-6 years Pharmacy technician work experience Required
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel (High proficiency)
• High level of attention to detail and excellent self-motivation, good decision-making and investigative skills (High proficiency)
• The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of people orally and in writing (High proficiency)
• Mathematical skills necessary for algebraic conversions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (High proficiency)
• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state of NE Upon Hire Required
• Certified pharmacy tech from a NE recognized national or local certification board within 1 Year Required
• Successful completion of security check in compliance with requirements set by the state of Nebraska Required
• Completion of 340B University within 180 Days Required

Nice To Haves

• 2 years Hospital and/or pharmacy purchasing experience Preferred
• 340B Apexus Certified Expert certificate preferred within 1-1/2 Yrs Required

Responsibilities

• Be involved in any and all 340B Program audits.
• Perform audits on a scheduled basis; may involve presenting and resolving reconciliation issues as they arise during the monitoring and reconciliation process.
• Assists with audits of outpatient prescriptions fulfilled by an owned pharmacy, and outpatient prescriptions fulfilled by a contract 340B pharmacy.
• Assist with routine audits of contract pharmacies.
• Perform monthly self-audits of 340B pharmacy operations.
• Ensure compliance with 340B Program requirements for qualified patients, drugs, and locations.
• Evaluate patient eligibility for qualified and non-qualified patients in mixed-use areas and clinics by reviewing patient medical records, insurance plans, and, if applicable, hospital status.
• Ensure that facilities maintain adherence to 340B Program regulations and guidelines.
• Develop and foster working relationships with internal working counterparts (IT, internal audit, results, accounting, and others) to facilitate productive exchanges of information to improve program efficiency and promote program compliance.
• Assist in providing data, information, and reports as needed for other business units within the organization.
• Help maintain a current state of “audit readiness.”
• Develop a thorough understanding of the 340B Program and improve the overall efficiency, value, and internal support of the 340B Program.
• Continue to build knowledge of the health care and pharmacy services industry; use that knowledge to identify ways, and make recommendations, to improve the 340B Program.
• Assess opportunities for cost savings and system improvements to yield higher compliance.
• Build other reports, as appropriate, to monitor and improve 340B Program compliance and performance.
• Maintain copies of reports for compliance and audit purposes.
• Assist in developing/updating 340B Program reporting packages detailing volume, financial value, and other reporting metrics as needed.
• Track financial impact over time, identify root causes of adverse trends, and make recommendations to improve the program’s financial stability.
• Review and refine monthly 340B cost savings reports detailing purchasing and replacement practices, as well as dispensing patterns.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the split-billing/third party administrator systems and the functions to be performed.
• Assist Pharmacy Inventory Control Specialist with information needed to place orders using the appropriate accounts (e.g., WAC, GPO, and 340B and non-340B) to replenish inventory in the mixed-use inventory setting.
• Review 340B Program policies and procedures on an ongoing basis and offer contributions and changes to ensure 340B compliance with organizational, regional, national, state and federal requirements.
• Assist in developing systems and processes to limit program liabilities and provide proper audits to identify risk and prevent duplicate discounts and diversion.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for staff on policies and procedures related to 340B procedures.
• Expand professional development through related classes and seminars, current publications, and regional/national association membership participation.
• Work with Pharmacy Inventory Control Specialist to monitor ordering processes and integrate the most current pricing from wholesalers.
• Work with Pharmacy Inventory Control Specialists to analyze invoices, shipping, and in-ventory processes for 340B compliance.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children.
• Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.
• Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
• Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career!
• At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!
• Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth.
• Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED