Pharmacy Coordinator (340B) (PRN | As Needed)

Children's National Hospital; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital is seeking a 340B Coordinator to manage the 340B drug program, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The role encompasses oversight of drug purchasing, data analysis, vendor relationships, and quality assurance, making it a critical position in the hospital's operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in healthcare required, 5 years preferred.
• 5 years in pharmacy or related finance/auditing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with 340B regulations.
• Manage drug purchasing and inventory processes.
• Conduct audits and develop compliance reports.

Skills

Data Manipulation

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting

Job description

The 340B Coordinator will manage and work with the 340B Program Manager to maintain the hospital's 340B drug program in an auditable state. Responsibilities include overseeing covered outpatient drug purchasing, inventory processes, dispensing pattern reconciliation, data analysis and trending, monthly reporting on savings opportunities, and split billing software maintenance. The Coordinator must ensure compliance with all regulations, full implementation across qualified areas, and monitor utilization records and purchasing accounts to ensure software accuracy. Serving as a liaison for software vendors and wholesalers, the Coordinator will maintain collaborative relationships, resolve issues promptly, oversee quality assurance, and ensure SOP adherence. They will also lead the multidisciplinary 340B Workgroup and report to the 340B Executive Steering Committee regarding compliance and expansion initiatives.

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting with an emphasis in healthcare highly preferred (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year in healthcare setting (Required)
5 years preferred

Required Skills/Knowledge
5 years as a Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy buyer, or related purchasing/finance/auditing experience in hospital pharmacy or business operations. Proficiency in data manipulation, MS Excel, data analysis, and excellent communication skills. Experience in healthcare, preferably pediatric, with 340B and pharmaceutical purchasing knowledge highly preferred.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia or equivalent experience in auditing, finance, or data analytics in healthcare settings.

Functional Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and interpretations for 340B.
• Maximize utilization of 340B pricing across all qualified areas.
• Maintain efficient policies and procedures for program management.
• Coordinate program operations, compliance, audits, and data requests.
• Manage drug selection, procurement, inventory, and system databases.
• Monitor purchasing, invoicing, inventory control, and safeguard system integrity.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements for qualified patients, drugs, locations, and providers.
• Review and refine monthly cost savings reports.
• Serve as intermediary with IT and software vendors for 340B issues.

Financial / Contractual Compliance

• Ensure maximum participation and cost reduction.
• Contribute to budget development and monitor variances.
• Conduct inventory and ensure contract compliance.
• Monitor outpatient use and work to maximize participation.
• Review account records for compliance and consider alternatives.
• Engage with vendors and formulary management for savings.

Regulatory Compliance/Quality Assurance

• Be the compliance expert on 340B regulations and policies.
• Monitor changes affecting qualification and participate in conferences and literature review.
• Review utilization records, reconcile accounts, and perform audits.
• Develop reports on participation, savings, and discrepancies.

Organizational Accountabilities

• Respond to customer needs and demonstrate collaborative behavior.
• Contribute to a positive work environment and process improvements.
• Use resources efficiently and promote safety.