Pharmacy Compliance Program Spec Sr - Days

vcuhealth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Pharmacy Compliance Program Specialist Sr to ensure accurate and timely submission of 340B data, maintain 340B related data systems, and support audit readiness for the health system.

The role tracks drug expenditures and 340B savings, analyzes financial impact of 340B eligibility changes, and serves as a subject matter expert for pharmacy administration, supply chain, and 340B operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current Virginia State Board of Pharmacy licensure and PTCB certification required.
• Apexus 340B ACE certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in 340B compliance or similar role; strong Excel, Epic EMR, and inventory/TPA software knowledge.
• Experience with Tableau and relational databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Audit and analyze 340B compliance functions and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain tools for tracking and trending drug expenditures and 340B savings.
• Ensure data submissions for 340B pricing access and audit readiness.
• Analyze financial impact of 340B eligibility changes for clinics/providers.
• Maintain accuracy of third-party systems and support internal/external audits.

Skills

Excel

Epic EMR

TPA software

Inventory management

Tableau

Relational databases

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

PTCB certification

Virginia State Board of Pharmacy licensure

Apexus 340B ACE

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

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

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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