Sr.340B-BI Pharmacy Analyst-Full-Time

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Erlanger's 340B team oversees four entities, numerous child sites, and an expansive contract pharmacy relationship within the program. The Sr Pharmacy 340B-BI Analyst will support Pharmacy leadership in evaluating the program's strategic growth, financial impacts with institutional and manufacturer changes, contract pharmacy relationships, and compliance monitoring. This role will involve data reporting, analyzing audit/financial trends, and assessment for resolutions or program optimization. Priorities will also lie in overall maintenance of split billing system data and providing 340B compliance report outs to Pharmacy administration and Oversight Committee. The Sr Pharmacy 340B-BI Analyst is responsible for collecting various patient and medication use data from the hospital's electronic medical record system to audit appropriate documentation and medication usage. The Sr Pharmacy 340B-BI Analyst works to resolve possible dosing errors, administration/documentation errors, and charging/systematic errors within pharmacy encounters. They must be functional in data entry, report set up, and various data analysis tasks. Analyst will need to navigate within multiple contract pharmacy platforms, EMR, and wholesaler portals. Effective time management and computer literacy is highly important. Adherence to and familiarity with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO/DNV Standards for the Department of Pharmacy. All functions must be performed using excellent customer relation skills. Contacts nursing staff and or physicians as needed regarding questions or to obtain information as requested by Pharmacy leadership. Use reference material to obtain drug information and verifies collection and analysis of data as required. Review procurement trends, compliance, and troubleshoots as necessary. Appropriately informs the department of any activities which impact the department or the provision of pharmaceutical care. Complies with administrative and department dress codes. Assists in setting goals and direction for the Department. Pursues cross training and willingly works in various aspects of pharmacy services at any time. Assesses the environment for safety and cleanliness and takes corrective action as necessary. Attends all mandatory full staff meetings. Actively assists in the training and education of other analysts and staff. Complies with Departmental Policies and procedures. Specifically, the Sr Pharmacy 340B-BI Analyst will work with Pharmacy leadership to monitor overall compliance of the 340B program, communicate auditing trends and risks, educate procurement specialists on 340B compliance, collaborate with Revenue Integrity and eChart teams on pharmacy related updates, and other associated duties as outlined by pharmacy administration.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's Degree AND (2) years of experience in pharmacy/healthcare/finance
CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician), if not certified, to be certified within 6 months of employment
340B Advanced Operations Certificate
One (1) year of experience in pharmacy, healthcare, or financial field
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Minimum (1) year experience in pharmacy 340B
Experience in Electronic Health Record
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician, Active Certified Pharmacy Technician
Must have or the ability to obtain Tennessee State Pharmacy License within 6 months of employment.
Pharmacy technician licensure in the state of TN- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification.
Functional in data entry, report set up, and various data analysis tasks.
Effective time management and computer literacy.
Adherence to and familiarity with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO/DNV Standards for the Department of Pharmacy.
Excellent customer relation skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and data mining.
Able to work independently with little supervision and still produce quality, accurate work.
Adaptability and willingness to learn and teach others are essential traits for this role.

Responsibilities

Support Pharmacy leadership in evaluating the program's strategic growth, financial impacts with institutional and manufacturer changes, contract pharmacy relationships, and compliance monitoring.
Involve data reporting, analyzing audit/financial trends, and assessment for resolutions or program optimization.
Maintain split billing system data.
Provide 340B compliance report outs to Pharmacy administration and Oversight Committee.
Collect patient and medication use data from the hospital's electronic medical record system to audit appropriate documentation and medication usage.
Resolve possible dosing errors, administration/documentation errors, and charging/systematic errors within pharmacy encounters.
Perform data entry, report set up, and various data analysis tasks.
Navigate within multiple contract pharmacy platforms, EMR, and wholesaler portals.
Contact nursing staff and physicians as needed regarding questions or to obtain information.
Use reference material to obtain drug information and verify collection and analysis of data.
Review procurement trends, compliance, and troubleshoot as necessary.
Inform the department of any activities which impact the department or the provision of pharmaceutical care.
Assist in setting goals and direction for the Department.
Pursue cross training and willingly work in various aspects of pharmacy services.
Assess the environment for safety and cleanliness and take corrective action.
Actively assist in the training and education of other analysts and staff.
Monitor overall compliance of the 340B program.
Communicate auditing trends and risks.
Educate procurement specialists on 340B compliance.
Collaborate with Revenue Integrity and eChart teams on pharmacy related updates.
Perform other associated duties as outlined by pharmacy administration.