340B Coordinator – Pharmacy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Manage the administration, compliance, and strategic enhancement of the 340B Drug Pricing Program across MarinHealth Medical Center and its nine affiliated sites.

• Address inquiries related to 340B activities.

• Work in partnership with contract pharmacy vendors and pharmacy wholesalers.

• Act as a liaison for 340B software providers and wholesale distributors.

• Facilitate the installation and ongoing use of vendor software.

• Troubleshoot and follow up on issues with vendors and wholesalers.

• Align 340B requirements with the buyer and Pharmacy IT.

• Strategize and execute the 340B program and contract pharmacy network.

• Assess pharmacies, forge contractual relationships, and optimize network efficiency.

• Conduct site visits to contract pharmacies when appropriate.

• Maintain mapping for split-billing software and investigate billing NDC discrepancies and pricing concerns.

• Examine contract pharmacy invoices and prepare invoices, savings reports, purchasing reports, and financial statements.

• Evaluate policies and procedures for their effectiveness and compliance with state and federal 340B regulations.

• Develop reconciliation procedures and standard operating protocols.

• Generate compliance, audit, effectiveness, and regulatory reports for the Director of Compliance and Ethics.

• Identify cost-saving and business enhancement opportunities.

• Collaborate with various departments and sites to communicate improvements and encourage participation.

• Lead priority 340B projects to successful completion.

• Offer ongoing training, education, and communication for the 340B program.

• Support the Pharmacy Director and CFO during HRSA and manufacturer audits.

• Partner with IT and decision-support teams on data requirements.

• Conduct continuous quality-assurance audits of contract pharmacy operations, financial transactions, and patient/provider qualifications.

• Compile audit findings, reports, graphs, charts, presentations, conclusions, predictions, and recommendations.

• Monitor changes that have been implemented and suggest further improvements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A two-year degree or higher, or anticipated completion within one year, along with five years of experience in hospital pharmacy.

• Preferred two years of experience with the 340B program.

• Proficient understanding of the 340B Drug Program and contract pharmacy operations.

• Familiarity with 340B split-billing software and its configurations.

• Two years of experience in pharmacy purchasing and inventory management or a related field.

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECH-R) certification required upon hire.

• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) certification required within 30 days of hire.

• National Pharmacy Technician (PHARM-C) Certification preferred at hire.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Strong critical-thinking abilities for analyzing the 340B program.

• Capability to analyze and utilize statistical and financial report data to identify issues, trends, and exceptions.

• Leadership qualities to implement organizational enhancements.

• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to provide care/service that aligns with patient age-related physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety criteria.

• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and management of protected health information.

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.

• Skills in team-building and educational instruction.

• Capacity to work collaboratively with personnel of diverse educational and skill backgrounds.

• Ability to serve as a team leader.

• Proficient negotiation skills.

• Professional interaction with internal staff, vendors, and external consultants.

• Required immunizations for measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza as a condition of employment.

• Ability to request reasonable accommodations as needed during the application process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work from anywhere within California.

• Required immunizations for measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza as a condition of employment.

• Strong recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination/booster.

• Consideration for medical or religious exemptions for immunizations in accordance with applicable law.

• Provision for reasonable accommodations during the application process.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity.