Coordinator Pharmacy 340B Program - General Pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Maintain, periodically review, and update a comprehensive system 340b policy.
• Monitor ongoing changes to the federal 340b regulations on a weekly basis.
• Develop and implement an internal education program for CHRISTUS Health associates that are involved in the 340b program both on a system and on regional level.
• Develop and provide 340b support and compliance tools to assist covered entities in efficient administration at a regional level.
• Monitor and report financial impact and opportunities for program growth to system leadership.
• Monitor compliance with 340b federal regulations and CHRISTUS Health system policies at each covered entity quarterly and prepare reports for system management in Reimbursement and Supply Chain Management.
• Perform internal auditing of 340b contract pharmacies in accordance with CHRISTUS Health system policy, and report findings to the regional and system leadership.
• Audit regional purchasing and split-billing software performance and report to system leadership.
• Develop and maintain a document repository for both 340b reference and covered entity audit documents.
• Cook up coordination and assist covered entities in preparing for Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs audits.
• Assist system Reimbursement team in preparing documentation for covered entity enrollment applications.
• Assist system Reimbursement team in preparing annual recertification applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Healthcare related field preferred.
• Experience 3 - 5 years of experience in hospital pharmacy purchasing and billing preferred.
• Relevant work experience in hospital pharmacy, including pharmacy purchasing and 340b.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician license registered in the State of practice preferred.

Occupational Hazards

• Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions).
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
• Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.g., patient education, code attendance).