Pharmacy Coordinator 340B, Remote, PRN

UofL Health

2d•Remote

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description: This employee conducts monitoring, analysis, routine audits, investigations and special projects associated with the 340B Drug Pricing Program in compliance with State and Federal regulations (enabling health care organizations that care for underserved people to purchase outpatient drugs at discounted prices). The analyst assists with development of monitoring protocols and efficient and effective internal controls for the 340B Drug Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, finance, or healthcare related area (required)
Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience with one (1) year working in 340B compliance, pharmacy administration, or pharmacy purchasing (required)
Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners
340B Apexus Certified Expert (ACE) certification completed within 1 (one) year of hire

Nice To Haves

Current National Board certification by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board® or National Healthcareer Association (preferred)

Responsibilities

Executes and documents self-audit activities of the 340B Drug Program
Conducts routine/periodic audits to identify issues and areas of improvement
Obtains, analyzes, and appraises data to identify and evaluate the system of control in the 340B Drug Program
Identifies opportunities for improvement, analyzes WAC spend, researches causes, and formulates recommendations
Reviews pharmacy purchase orders to ensure compliance and optimization of procurement under the program
Maintains and tests critical tracking software and documentation of key policies and procedures
Reflects system database changes within drug formulary or product specifications
Performs work outlined in analysis plan as directed by 340B Program Manager
Ensures 340B Rules/Guidance Surveillance In coordination with 340B Program Manager, monitors and assess 340B guidance and/or rule changes
Participates in conferences and/or webinars pertinent to the 340B Drug Program
Attends education/training events (internal and external)
Reviews 340B program policies and procedures on an ongoing basis and offer contributions and changes to ensure 340B compliance
Ensures split-billing software integrity and reviews applicable reports for areas of improvement
Adheres to all Hospital policies and procedures, as well as federal and state regulations.
Advanced knowledge of the 340B Drug Program compliance program requirements and its interdependencies with within the covered entity and contract pharmacies
Review 340B program policies and procedures on an ongoing basis and offer contributions and changes to ensure 340B compliance
Completes and maintains required documentation for compliance with 340B program.
Achieves and maintains a satisfactory working relationship with Pharmacy Leadership, Pharmacy Staff, and other departments throughout the system
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned