340B Specialist

Brown Medicine; United States; Híbrido; USD 71.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brown University Health seeks a 340B Program Specialist to support compliant procurement, billing, auditing and inventory management for the 340B program. You will monitor adherence to 340B policies and assist in risk identification and corrective actions.

The role requires a BS/BA in a health-related field or a licensed Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with strong data skills and MS Office proficiency. Remote work may be possible under Brown University Health guidelines.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or pharmacy technician license with national certification (CPhT).
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficient with computer systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Experience using data import/export and multiple data sources.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures 340B program compliance and accurate recordkeeping.
• Audits pharmacy claims data for 340B participation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains auditable records and inputs results into TPA portals and dashboards.
• Communicates issues to TPAs and coordinates corrective actions.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Educación

Bachelor of Science or BA in business or health-related field

Pharmacy Technician license (CPhT)

Herramientas

TPA portal systems

Third-party vendor portals

Descripción del empleo

SUMMARY: Reports to the Manager, 340B Program. Serves as a member of the 340B Team to effectively achieve and optimize 340B program goals in assigned areas, while ensuring that related records are complete, accurate, auditable, and that primary objectives as defined by hospital leadership are met. Responsibilities relate to the day-to-day operations of compliant medication procurement, billing, auditing, and inventory management to ensure compliance standards are being upheld. Monitors adherence to 340B related policies and procedures. Assists in multiple areas of 340B program compliance including mixed use, grantees, and contract pharmacy, as needed. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Establishes and maintains compliance with Brown University Health’s Flexible Work Arrangement Guidelines and Forms. Actively utilizes computerized systems, including but not limited to electronic medical records, third party vendor portals, and specialized equipment and technologies to monitor activity related to the 340B Program. Audits pharmacy claims data where 340B participation occurs to ensure compliance with 340B program statute requisites for patient definition, diversion, and duplicate discounts as delineated in existing hospital and pharmacy department policies and procedures. Maintains auditable records on a common shared drive. Inputs audit results into applicable Third Party Administrators (TPA) portal systems and internal 340B Artificial Intelligence (AI) dashboards. Reports claims eligibility corrections to 340B TPAs and tracks status in reversal data sheet(s). Monitors subsequent refills are not captured in error and requests corrections as needed. Reviews drug accumulations and 340B purchasing records to ensure TPA software systems are correctly reflecting all purchase orders and shipped drug quantities. Communicates issues to the applicable TPA for correction. Works with members of the 340B Team to identify and communicate compliance risks in their assigned areas to Manager, 340B Program, assists with implementation of corrective action plans to address 340B compliance deficiencies, as needed. Identifies trends and opportunities to improve program design, information system/software functionality, and compliance automation. Attends 340B vendor calls, providing updates on program operations for their assigned areas. Effectively and continually maintains open lines of communication with staff and management involved with the 340B program. Provides timely and accurate communication, both written and verbally as appropriate, regarding changes and continuous quality improvement activities, including goals and objectives of the 340B program. Reports identified compliance deficiencies in a timely manner to facilitate appropriate follow-up and resolution in accordance with established policies and procedures. Participates in continuous quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in business or health related field or current unrestricted licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the state where they are residing and nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification (CPhT). Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to provide targeted communication, both verbal and written to internal and external constituents. Proficient in the use of computers and a variety of spreadsheet and database applications, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Access as well as presentation software including PowerPoint. Knowledge and ability to download, import, and merge information from a variety of sources, platforms, and programs. EXPERIENCE: One year of 340B Drug Pricing Program, pharmacy purchasing, or related experience in healthcare or with a healthcare provider. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended periods of time spent sitting. Requires the visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. Remote work possible as authorized by Brown University Health and outlined within Flexible Work Arrangements. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the Manager where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.None. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:;None.

Pay Range:

$71,136.00-$117,353.60

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F Variable 1st shift hours

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:** **

8 hours

Driving Required:

No