Specialty Pharmacist- 340B Pharmacy Business Operations (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, Remote Possible)
Bozeman Health · United States · 3 mo ago
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Position Summary
Manages and administers operations of the 340B Drug Pricing Program to ensure regulatory compliance, operational integrity, and appropriate financial outcomes across hospital, rural health clinic, and contract pharmacy settings. Serves as the organizational subject matter expert for 340B regulations and program requirements, translating federal guidance into compliant workflows and actionable processes. Collaborates with pharmacy, finance, compliance, revenue cycle, IT, and clinical teams to support medication access for rural and underserved populations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Current Montana Pharmacist license, or ability to obtain licensure upon hire.
- 340B University Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Advanced 340B Operations Certification (ACE), or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of hire.
- Five (5) years of health-system pharmacy experience.
- Demonstrated experience administering or supporting a 340B Drug Pricing Program.
- Experience with regulatory compliance activities, audit preparation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Essential Job Functions
- Administers daily operations of the 340B program across the hospital covered entity, rural health center (RHC) child sites, and all contract pharmacy arrangements.
- Applies Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regulations, manufacturer requirements, and federal guidance to ensure ongoing program compliance.
- Maintains accurate registration, recertification, and eligibility records for all 340B-covered sites and pharmacies within the HRSA database.
- Develops, updates, and maintains 340B policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures applicable to hospital, clinic, and retail pharmacy workflows.
- Maintains operational compliance of internal retail pharmacies and external contract pharmacy partners, including adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Works with pharmacy operations, finance, and revenue cycle teams to support compliant split-billing processes, inventory replenishment, and savings reconciliation.
- Tracks and analyzes program performance metrics, including compliance indicators, utilization trends, and contract pharmacy activity.
- Supports rural health clinic operations by aligning 340B workflows with clinic encounters, billing practices, and access-to-care goals.
- Acts as a resource to pharmacy, compliance, legal, IT, and clinical staff by providing education and guidance on 340B requirements and processes.
- Participates in initiatives aimed at improving medication access, program efficiency, and sustainability within regulatory parameters.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality.
- Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment.
- Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
- Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
- Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
- Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
- Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
- Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
- Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
- Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
- Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
Exposures
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
- Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed.
- Variety of chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings.
- Handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.
- Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.