340b Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Perform and provide oversight for all 340B program related activities (outlined below) under the supervision of a Director of Pharmacy. Provide oversight and audit of inventory related functions to ensure compliance with the 340B program. Manage the voucher program for payment of prescription copayments in collaboration with the Social Work & Outreach Department (SWOD). Perform other duties as assigned. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Compliance, Policies and Procedures: Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures related to all aspects of the 340B program.

Create, review and maintain all 340B Program policies and procedures on an ongoing basis and provide updates as appropriate to ensure ongoing 340B compliance. Ensure that all sites maintain adherence to 340B Program guidelines and regulations When and where appropriate establish an external audit system to validate the self-audits, compliance with the 340B program, and to assess readiness for the HRSA and manufacturer audits. Maintain copies of reports for compliance and audit purposes Ensure that any prescriptions billed to the voucher program are billed in compliance with Social Work and Outreach Department guidelines.

Teamwork Management and oversight of the Voucher program in coordination with the Social Work and Outreach Department. Develop and foster working relationships with internal working counterparts (IT, Internal Audit, Results, Accounting, and others) to facilitate productive exchanges of information to improve program efficiency and promote program compliance. Staff when needed in appropriate areas of the pharmacy.

Analytical and Critical Thinking Perform periodic review and audit of the 340B split-billing and third party administrator software Evaluates and provides analysis of provider opportunities Perform covered entity-specific gross financial analysis and make recommendations to improve program performance. Track financial impact over time, identify root causes of adverse trends, and make recommendations to improve the program’s financial stability. Develop reports to educate staff and assist management in tracking the overall financial program impact to the organization. Develop and analyze appropriate financial metrics to assess areas of improvement.

Develop other reports, as appropriate, to monitor and improve 340B Program compliance and performance. Maintain copies of reports for compliance and audit purposes. Through financial analysis, strive to recognize the value opportunity of the 340B program. Assess opportunities for cost savings and system improvements to yield higher compliance. Ensure monitoring of product par levels to promote adequate product availability and cost-effective inventory control, In concert with Finance, monitor and ensure proper credit for all returns of merchandise including expired medications, excess inventory, and manufacturer Recalls.

Planning and Organizing Identify new contract pharmacy opportunities Coordinate…

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