Pharmacy Program Specialist

Providence Health Plan Group; Richland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,649,000 - 5,582,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, WA is seeking a Pharmacy Program Specialist to lead the 340B drug purchasing program implementation, maintenance and compliance monitoring. You will oversee monthly savings Opportunity reporting and manage split billing software mapping under the Regional Director 340B Program.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper 340B purchases, investigating billing NDC discrepancies with Patient Financial Services, and supporting program compliance across the

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Washington Pharmacy Technician License upon hire.
• 3+ years pharmacy practice in an integrated health system with PTCB certification.
• 4+ years experience if technician does not have PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, maintenance and compliance monitoring of the 340B drug purchasing program.
• Monthly reporting on savings opportunities and split billing software maintenance.
• Ensure 340B drug purchases maximize cost savings and resolve pricing issues.
• Collaborate with Patient Financial Services to investigate and correct billing NDC discrepancies.

Job description

Description

Pharmacy Program Specialist - Kadlec Regional Medical Center - Richland, WA

Leads the implementation, maintenance and compliance monitoring of the 340B drug purchasing program. Responsible for monthly reporting on savings opportunities, split billing software maintenance and all areas of program compliance. Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director 340B Program, maintains the mapping of the split billing software platform, works to ensure 340B drug purchases maximize pharmaceutical cost savings and works in conjunction with Patient Financial Services to investigate, correct, and modify any billing NDC discrepancies and pricing issues.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Process and review large volumes of information on a daily basis with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot the multiple complexities of pharmacy charging and billing in the Epic system

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Shift Details:

• Full time, Day Shift, 40 working hours weekly

Required qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Upon hire: Washington Pharmacy Technician License.
• Minimum of 3 years (> 6240 clock hours) of pharmacy practice in an integrated health system and PTCB certification, OR
• 4 years (> 8320 hours) experience if technician does not have PTCB certification

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Pharmacy technician program (may be required in some states for pharmacy technicians
• Coursework/Training: Sterile compounding (and hazardous drug) coursework
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• PTCB certificate in Hazardous Drug Management
• Specialty certification (e.g. ACPE approved sterile compounding certification) where applicable by role and state
• Oncology experience, hospital work experience base

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of 'Know me, care for me, ease my way.' Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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About the Team

Located in sunny Tri-Cities, Washington, Kadlec is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the region, offering primary and specialty care to patients in the Tri-Cities and surrounding region. Kadlec is the premier choice for customer service excellence, providing compassionate healthcare by combining cutting-edge technology and innovation with evidence-based, patient-focused care.

Kadlec is the home to a growing open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology program, the region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a world-class all digital outpatient imaging center as well as a number of other innovative services and programs.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.

Requsition ID: 457227
Company: Kadlec Jobs
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3010 PHARMACY 340B
Address: WA Richland 888 Swift Blvd
Work Location: Kadlec Regional Medical Ctr-Richland
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Pay Range: $26.49 - $40.52
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.