Pharmacist Informatics Specialist - 340B Program

About the role

This position is responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, optimization, maintenance, and support of intermediate to highly complex clinical systems related to pharmacy in compliance with all applicable regulations and organizational policies. In collaboration with Pharmacy Services and Information Services, the Pharmacist Informatics Specialist participates in the analysis, design, implementation, education, and support of computer application systems (E.g., Epic, automated dispensing cabinets, split bill software, and 340B program administrator software) with special focus on systems that support the University’s 340B Program.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a system for gathering, reviewing, and uploading data to the 340BESP platform.
• Develops a plan to report revenues recovered from sharing data through the 340B ESP platform and maintains a process for monitoring pricing for each contract pharmacy location to ensure pricing remains in effect as long as data is shared.
• Maintains a system for the maintenance of 340B technology systems including but not limited to: coordinates build & configuration to ensure data integrity and compliance, ensures file is received for split bill & third-party administrator systems, ensures exceptions are cleared for split bill software, updates EPIC ERX records as needed to ensure 340B modifiers are applied to claims appropriately, etc.
• Reviews accruals of split bill software to identify variances, investigates and makes sure the numbers are accruing accurately, reviews Texas Medicaid NDC to HCPCS crosswalk and Medicare Addendum B of OPPS to ensure the 340B modifiers are appropriately set for EPIC ERX records, ensures data is uploaded to 340B ESP platform.
• Identifies opportunities for 340B Program optimization through the review of split bill saving report, identification of items that are contributing to WAC losses, and investigation the reason for a WAC purchases.
• Participates in self- and external-audits for the 340B Program on a scheduled basis including data collection, analysis, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Analyzes complex clinical operations and structure processes to facilitate decision-making regarding clinical information systems.
• Participates in system analysis and research related to current and proposed clinical information systems.
• Participates in the planning, development, implementation, upgrading, maintenance, and evaluation of clinical information systems.
• Develops and implements action plans as needed to support user accuracy, data integrity and system reliability as needed.
• Maintains open and active communication with vendors. Facilitates communications between vendors and clinical staff. Maintains open communication among clinical user groups to identify issues or problem areas and facilitates resolutions in a timely manner.
• Captures and communicates feedback from users to improve the system.
• Facilitates communications between vendors and clinical staff.
• Coordinates and provides for communication among users, IS, pharmacy, and other clinical services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy
• Two years of IS-related experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) (e.g., Epic, Pearl, McKesson, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, Allscripts, GE Healthcaretc)
• Must possess sufficient educational background and/or experience to conduct clinical application analysis and/or programming of intermediate to complex systems, analysis of clinical workflows, and system adoption strategies.
• Experience building and implementing EMR protocols in a multi-facility hospital and clinic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Two years of 340B split billing software experience
• Two years of 340B experience
• Epic Willow, Beacon, and/or Clarity Certification
• Completion Apexus 340B University or OnDemand University
• Completion of Apexus Advanced 340B Certificate Program

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of pharmacy practices, regulatory standards, organizational policies and procedures related to clinical practice, legal implications of the clinical information system, and organizational direction to support users and process teams

Benefits

UTMB Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.