Pharmacy Specialist

Overview

Join our team to manage and optimize the 340B Drug Discount Program. You’ll oversee daily operations, maintain auditing and compliance processes, resolve program issues, and collaborate with regional and system stakeholders to support all UPH covered entities. This role is perfect for someone detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to make a direct impact on program efficiency and compliance.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the 340B program expert, managing day-to-day operations across in-house, contract, and mixed-use pharmacies
• Analyze data from multiple systems to monitor compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies
• Act as the primary liaison between regional stakeholders, system leadership, and the 340B team, communicating key metrics, opportunities, and issues
• Lead audits, surveillance, and corrective action plans to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Maintain program documentation, implement policies and procedures, and provide training across the enterprise
• Identify savings and revenue-generating opportunities while ensuring financial and billing accuracy

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certifications: Pharmacy Technician licensure in IL, IA, or WI within 1 year (CPTIL, CPTIA, CPTWI-WIDSPS)

Experience:

• 2 years as a hospital pharmacy technician (preferred)
• Previous 340B program experience (preferred)
• Experience in pharmacy purchasing or inventory management (preferred)
• Data analysis skills (Excel, SQL, or similar) (preferred)