Pharmacy Manager, 340B Program
About The Position
The Pharmacy Manager, 340B Program is a member of the Department of Pharmacy’s Leadership Team, primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the 340B program and Contract Pharmacy agreements in acute care and ambulatory settings. The manager serves as the department’s 340B subject matter expert and liaison to the 340B Oversight Committee and Contract Pharmacy Representatives, providing leadership in implementing and maintaining related policies and guidelines. The role requires broad knowledge of 340B regulations, system-wide compliance oversight, and annual 340B education for Tufts Medicine employees. The position also provides pharmacy services and leadership in a hospital or retail setting. It supports patient health through pharmaceutical care and coordination of medication procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution; develops and maintains systems that promote desirable patient outcomes; and educates students, interns, residents, nurses, and patients. The role participates in interdepartmental committees, reviews and approves medication orders, monitors drug therapies, and provides drug information. It manages experienced professionals and oversees area operations, planning, prioritization, policy implementation, and employee responsibilities. The stated pay range is $147,995.12–$188,688.50, based on full-time equivalent. Individual offers consider relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
- Pharmacist license.
- Five years of hospital pharmacy experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills, including presenting one-on-one and to groups.
- Knowledge of integrated health networks and health plan drug formularies.
- Project and resource management skills.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to respect and protect patient-information confidentiality in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of clinical best practices and standards for optimizing medication use.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to work with people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences.
- Understanding of chronic health condition management and population management.
- Motivational Interviewing proficiency.
- Ability to prioritize and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking abilities.
- Strong working knowledge of technology and business software, including Microsoft Office.
- Willingness and ability to learn and use new technology and procedures as they develop.
Nice To Haves
- PharmD.
- Completion of a general pharmacy residency and a specialty residency.
- Eight years of hospital pharmacy experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
- Experience in drug utilization review and analysis.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Responsibilities
- Serve as coordinator and leader of the 340B Oversight Committee.
- Ensure claim audits are completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure information on the HRSA website is correct and notify the primary contact and authorizing agent of needed changes.
- Evaluate and document regulatory changes and update policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
- Work with the procurement team to ensure the 340B crosswalk and accumulations are continually reviewed and updated.
- Review the financial performance of Contract Pharmacy agreements and make changes to agreements as needed.
- Report monthly Contract Pharmacy program financial performance to the Director of Pharmacy Business Operations.
- Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Organize and lead weekly 340B meetings and quarterly 340B Oversight Committee meetings.
- Precept PGY1 residents and pharmacy students.
- Work with the Procurement team to ensure proper purchasing practices for pharmaceuticals.
- Ensure all reporting is completed in accordance with policy.
- Provide annual 340B education for Tufts Medicine employees.
- Coordinate procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution of drugs to patients.
- Develop, implement, and maintain hospital and departmental systems that promote desirable patient outcomes.
- Educate students, interns, residents, nurses, and patients, and participate in interdepartmental committees.
- Review and approve medication orders, monitor drug therapies, and provide drug information.
- Oversee area operations, plan and prioritize work, and direct employee responsibilities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
