Job Description
Overview:
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
Responsibilities:
To provide technical guidance, assistance and input to operation of the Bassett Health Network (BHN) 340B Program. The 340B Program Analyst is responsible for program operations relating to the day-to-day utilization and optimization of technology platforms and data extraction that is designed to identify and qualify 340B eligible dispensations for all covered entities at BHN. This involves conducting daily and scheduled audits, as well as reviewing medication orders for replenishment. Audits will cover HMH's 340B mixed-use setting, retail, and contract pharmacy arrangements. The person in this role will work closely with the 340B Program Coordinator and other Covered Entity Pharmacy staff to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for growth in BHN's network-wide 340B pharmacy program. This role will also work closely to support the 340B Program Coordinator as needed with program administrative functions, financial reporting responsibilities, and other 340B compliance eligibility requirements to ensure the program is optimally utilized.
- Audits all points of service where 340B participation occurs to ensure compliance with 340B program requisites, including entity and patient qualifications, and ensure consistent processes are followed across all.
- Audits purchasing records to ensure compliance.
- Assists with the implementation of action plans to correct 340B compliance deficiencies, if indicated. Participates in developing quarterly and annual 340B participation reports documenting utilization, savings, and exceptions or discrepancies.
- Audits of 340B formulary pricing, potential alternatives, and possible additional savings as a result of formulary and 340B prime vendor program on a routine basis.
- Helps to identify companies that offer 340B or equivalent pricing and develop strategies to maximize participation.
- Provides timely and accurate communication, both written and verbal as appropriate, regarding changes and continuous quality improvement activities, including goals and objectives of the 340B program.
- Shares information regarding costs and availability of drug products that may impact various areas of Bassett Healthcare with appropriate individuals and/or departments in a timely manner.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining pharmaceutical acquisition accounts that are required based on each covered entitys eligibility classification.
- Ensures the relevant accounts receive necessary EDI transmission and established correctly in the respective third-party administrator (TPA) software platform.
- Collaborates with the EPIC Willow Information Technology Team on charge description master (CDM) changes for new products, product changes, etc., that ensures the efficiency and accuracy of the charge process.
- Performs audits or compliance assessments of specific drug charging/administrative functions and ensures the accuracy of the Charge Drug Master (CDM) as it relates to unit of use, NDC, HCPCS code, waste, and other CDM programmatic charge build functionality.
- Utilizes, and maintains a working knowledge of computerized systems, split-billing software programs, and specialized equipment and technologies utilized in operations related to the 340B program in collaboration with the Pharmacy 340BP program Manager and Information Services.
- Assists with ordering 340B drugs from the specific accounts as specified by the process employed.
- Performs similar or related duties as requested.
- Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.
- Serves as a back-up to the 340B Program Coordinator and provides support when needed.
- Contribute to project/teamwork
Qualifications:
Education:
- High School diploma or GED, required
- 2 Year / Associate degree Informatics or Computer Science related field, preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years as a Pharmacy Technician in a Hospital Pharmacy Department, required
- Minimum 2 years IT and/or Computer Software related field, preferred
Licensure/Certifications:
- Pharmacy Registration/Certification, preferred
Skills:
- Data Management
- Computer Skills
- Interacting with People
- Multi-Tasking
- Organizing/Categorizing records
- Communication
Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
- Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking
- Frequent
- hearing, talking, visual acuity
- Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use
Working Conditions:
- Occasional extreme temperatures
Travel:
- Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
Total Rewards:
Bassett Healthcare Networks commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
- Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Retirement benefits including an employer match
- And more!
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only):
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Min:
USD $20.29/Hr.
Max:
USD $30.44/Hr.
EEO Statement (Text Only):
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law. Bassett Medical Center
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