Pharmacy Compliance Program Spec Sr - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Pharmacy Compliance Program Specialist Sr to manage 340B data submissions and maintain compliance with 340B requirements. The role tracks drug expenditures and 340B savings, supporting audit readiness across the 340B program.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in 340B compliance, with strong Excel, Epic EMR, and TPA software skills, and a background in pharmacy operations. Applicants should be eligible for Virginia pharmacy licensure.

Qualifications

• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy.
• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• APEXUS 340B Advanced Operations certificate (340B ACE) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a 340B Compliance Specialist or similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Epic EMR, TPA software, inventory management/pharmacy buying.

Responsibilities

• Audits and analyzes 340B compliance program tasks and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains tools for tracking and trending drug expenditures and cost savings.
• Ensures data submission for 340B pricing access.
• Analyzes financial impact of clinic/provider 340B eligibility changes.
• Keeps third-party/related software systems accurate.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce purchases at wholesale acquisition price.
• Acts as a 340B analytics resource to pharmacy administration and supply chain.
• Facilitates external and internal 340B compliance audits.

Skills

Excel

Epic EMR

TPA software

Inventory management

Pharmacy buying

Tableau

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Tableau

TPA software

Job description

The Pharmacy Compliance Program Specialist Sr is responsible for accurate and timely submission of data required to maintain compliance with the federal 340B program. This role maintains 340B related data systems and ensures 340B audit preparedness. This role also tracks and trends drug expenditures and 340B savings for the system.

Essential Job Statements

• Audits and analyzes the functions and tasks related to the 340B compliance program and regulatory requirements for the health system
• Maintains tools for tracking and trending VCUHS drug expenditures and cost savings initiatives
• Complies with claims data submission requirements necessary to maintain access to 340B pricing
• Analyzes the financial impact of VCUHS clinic and provider 340B eligibility changes
• Maintains the accuracy of third-party administrator or other related software systems
• Analyzes opportunities for reduction of purchases at wholesale acquisition price
• Serves as an expert financial analytics and 340B compliance resource to pharmacy administration, pharmacy supply chain and 340B operations
• Facilitates external and internal 340B compliance audit processes

Patient Population: N/A

Employment Qualifications

• Education Required: High school diploma
• Education Preferred:Associate or bachelor's degree, business or related field from an accredited program

Licensing/ Certification

• Licensure Required:Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
• Licensure Preferred:N/A
• Certification Required:Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Certification Preferred:Apexus 340B Advanced Operations certificate (340B ACE)

Minimum Qualifications

• Years and Type of Required Experience:Minimum 3 years of experience as a 340B Compliance Specialist or similar role
• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Prior advanced knowledge of Excel, Epic EMR, TPA software programs, inventory management/pharmacy buying
• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Tableau, other relational database systems

Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May have periods of constant interruptions.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Work Position: Sitting

Physical Requirements: N/A

Hazards: N/A

Mental/Sensory -Emotional

Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Compensation Range

$25.03 - $38.79

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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