Pharmacy Procurement Analyst

Denver Health • Denver, CO

3d • $61,600 - $92,400

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Pharmacy Procurement Analyst to join our team! We are here for life's journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Ambulatory Pharmacy Job Summary The Pharmacy Procurement Analyst supports the day-to-day compliance, auditing, and analysis of pharmacy procurement including the 340B Drug Pricing Program for Denver Health & Hospital Authority.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1-3 years Experience in pharmacy, healthcare analytics, IT, finance, or a related field required
• PHAT-Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies
• In depth knowledge of 340B pharmacy programs including administration and compliance of a program.
• Knowledge of the revenue cycle for health care organizations.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sound problem solving/decision making with practical critical thinking.
• Ability to design and perform audits.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understands software and hardware requirements of varied departmental systems.
• Understands the workflow and process requirements of complex application systems.
• Demonstrates ability to be the subject matter expert in supporting, maintaining and administering complex applications.
• Understands basic pharmacy business functions and can adapt these concepts to the pharmacy information system application to support business administration.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical employees across the enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to perform system testing.
• Ability to mentor, teach and supervise support staff and/or analysts on application systems to help build knowledge, skill and ability to meet goals set for and by the team and enterprise.
• Basic computer function, particularly Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Basic working knowledge of interfaces and FTP.
• Basic understanding of IT security.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Concentration in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or healthcare-related field preferred
• Electronic medical record function; Epic proficiency preferred.
• 340B splitting software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supports the day-to-day administration and operation of the 340B Drug Pricing Program for Denver Health & Hospital Authority including ambulatory, retail, and acute care areas. Works closely with pharmacy leadership, vendors, outside consultants and expert organizations, Finance, Legal, and the Compliance Department to ensure the integrity and full compliance with all applicable policies, laws, standards and regulations for all 340B Programs. (40%)
• Assists in the developing and maintenance of policies and procedures applicable to the 340B program and developing, maintaining, and oversight of a robust internal self-audit process/program. Assists the department with 340B audits from the State, PBMs and drug manufacturers. (20%)
• Responsible for the optimization and maximization of the program and for evaluating and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Responsible for developing an effective reporting methodology to track the overall financial impact to the organization and for monitoring and improving program compliance and performance. Assists in the management and oversight for 340B contract compliance as well as GPO and Wholesaler contracts. Assists in the coordination of inventory management including preparation for year-end inventory. (20%)
• Develops operational and process evaluations to recognize opportunities for maximizing the 340B opportunities for the organization. Develops a thorough understanding of the split-billing system and functionality; educate others and will provide oversight to the purchasing process to ensure operation and compliance. Provides oversight to the split billing supply chain process to ensure ordering using the appropriate accounts to replenish inventory in mixed-use areas. (20%)

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees