Accreditation Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Oversee tasks related to accreditation and collaborate with both internal and external team members to guarantee that pharmacies adhere to accreditation standards.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with accreditation and quality initiatives.

• Collaborate with team members to meet service expectations and performance targets for pharmacies that are seeking or maintaining accreditation.

• Engage with management, supervisors, and staff to identify training needs and adapt to changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and business technologies.

• Aid in staff training and the implementation of processes associated with accreditation standards, Continuous Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement projects, Quality Management, and compliance with accreditation.

• Generate reports and maintain accurate records.

• Participate in both internal and external meetings and complete related tasks.

• Support activities at regional and enterprise levels.

• Uphold corporate compliance and legal standards as per board of pharmacy inspection requirements.

• Address requests from internal departments, clients, audit entities, or regulatory bodies promptly.

• Monitor processes and Standard Operating Procedures to enhance efficiency and uphold accreditation compliance.

• Report any allegations of impropriety to the Compliance Department.

• Fulfill mandatory training and maintain consistent attendance.

• Undertake additional job-related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of a current, unrestricted National and/or State Certified Pharmacy Technician license.

• At least 3 years of experience in compliance, healthcare, quality, and/or accreditation.

• Familiarity with ACHC and/or URAC specialty pharmacy accreditation.

• Understanding of pharmacy accreditation requirements, including those set by ACHC and URAC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation.

• Knowledge of widely accepted pharmacy principles, practices, and procedures.

• Capability to work efficiently in a team environment and communicate effectively using virtual tools with team members located in various regions.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.

• Ability to perform effectively with limited information and in situations with moderate ambiguity.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient in interacting with diverse individuals to provide pharmacy support.

• Ability to maintain high attention to detail and minimize errors.

• Alert, attentive, and precise in work execution.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Willingness to learn tools such as Smartsheet, Confluence, and others as necessary.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to manage the mental and emotional demands of the role.

• Must remain free from exclusion on OIG and SAMS Medicare/Medicaid lists.

• Required training must be completed within specified timeframes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work-from-home model.

• “Dress-for-your-day” policy regarding work attire.

• Extensive mental health and wellbeing resources.

• Nationwide Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO with a plan design favorable to employees.

• $850 individual annual medical deductible.

• $25 copay for office visits.

• Low biweekly premium rates.

• Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance.

• Company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Benefits for prescription, dental, and vision needs.

• Additional voluntary benefits available.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Employer-matched 401k Plan.

• Industry-leading Paid Time Off (PTO) plan.