340B COORDINATOR - PHARMACY PROGRAM

340B Coordinator

The purpose of the 340B Coordinator is to coordinate and manage the 340B Program throughout the Aultman Health System. This position will serve as the internal/external liaison for all 340B related matters. The 340B Coordinator reports to the associated pharmacy director.

Qualifications: Associates Degree preferred. Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Prior experience working in the 340B Program preferred. 2 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skills: Detail oriented. Adaptability to changing work environment, needs, and 340B requirements. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computer software, including programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities: Provides oversight from the Department of Pharmacy for the 340B program. Develops and modifies 340B policies in accordance with state, federal, and system program requirements. Provides ongoing training, education, and communication required for the 340B program. Develops training and competency materials for all staff and leaders who work with the 340B program. Regularly communicates with all staff involved with the 340B program to be sure that processes remain efficient and to address any problems, concerns, or suggestions for improvement. Responsible for ensuring annual HRSA recertification is completed within the allowable timeframe, registration of child sites is done in allowable time frame, and accuracy of the information supplied to the database is accurate. Responsible for accuracy of information supplied to the HRSA 340B Database. Monitors utilization records and 340B purchasing accounts to ensure that software or tools are working properly and accurately. Performs thorough reviews of 340B pricing to search for and quickly address costly changes and optimizes purchasing practices. Responsible for oversight of all audits conducted in the scope of the 340B program. Evaluates current and future contract pharmacy opportunities, including contract language, fee structure, data setup, and internal and independent external auditing. Coordinates monthly financial reporting and analysis, including, but not limited to, metric reporting, scorecards, and variance analysis and reporting. Constructs appropriate financial metrics to assess areas of improvement. Jointly maintains 340B software integrity and reviews applicable reports to identify areas for improvement. Works with Legal Department to resolve compliance issues with manufacturers. Attend 340B conferences to learn new practices or improvements to enhance 340B program. Performs duties as assigned to support pharmacy and health system operations. All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm. Office work including telephone and personal computer use with potential to work from home. Reimbursable travel to contract pharmacy sites or educational conferences.

Physical Addendum Demands: Hazardous Exposure Category Category III - Includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

Physical Demands: Lifting 0-10 lbs Never; Lifting 10-20 lbs Never; Lifting 20-35 lbs Never; Lifting 35-50 lbs Never; Lifting 50-75 lbs Never; Lifting 75-100 lbs Never; Lifting over 100 lbs Never; Forward Reaching Occasional 10-33%; Overhead Reaching Occasional 10-33%; Standing Occasional 10-33%; Walking Occasional 10-33%; Sitting Frequent 34-65%; Climbing Never; Stairs/Ladder Never; Bending/Stooping Occasional 10-33%; Twisting/Turning Occasional 10-33%; Kneeling/Squatting Occasional 10-33%; Crawling Never; Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs Never; Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs Never; Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs Never; Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs Never; Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs Never; Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs Never; Carrying 0-10 lbs Never; Carrying 10-20 lbs Never; Carrying 20-35 lbs Never; Carrying 35-50 lbs Never; Carrying 50-100 lbs Never; Carrying over 100 lbs Never; Grasping/repetitive sustained Frequent 34-65%; Fine motor coordination Continuous 66% of the day; Vision: Near/Far/Color Continuous 66% of the day; Hearing: ordinary conversation/other Continuous 66% of the day.