Vidant Health
Job Description
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
The 340B Compliance Analyst is responsible for 340B compliance, program integrity, and financial optimization of the program within the ECU Health covered entity(ies) participating in the 340B Drug Discount Program. The 340B Compliance Analyst will be tasked with program review and coordination, maintenance of software systems, providing support for the daily operations of the covered entity to maintain compliant 340B practices, and other projects as assigned by the Pharmacy 340B Compliance Manager. The 340B Compliance Analyst will work alongside other 340B Team members to complete, validate, and document completed audits related to program compliance. The 340B Compliance Analyst is also responsible for ensuring continuous alignment between covered entity operations, policy and audit readiness. To accomplish these roles, the 340B Compliance Analyst must establish and maintain excellent customer service relations with individuals, committees, and other associated stakeholders in the 340B Program. This position reports to the Pharmacy 340B Compliance Manager.
Responsibilities
Coordinates the 340B Drug Pricing Program and maintains the programs standards for assigned area.
Creates/maintains monthly reports of 340B program metrics and financial savings. Analyzes monthly reports, completes monthly variance reporting, and identifies cost savings and system improvements to maximize compliance.
Ensures compliant purchasing of 340B medications and provides real-time guidance to pharmacy buyers and staff on purchasing, inventory management, and other practices which maximize 340B compliance and savings.
Works to continuously improve 340B program performance through program surveillance and identification program optimizations.
Develops internal (ECU Health personnel and leadership) and external (Office of Pharmacy Affairs/Health Resources and Services Administration, Apexus, wholesalers, drug manufacturers, non-ECU Health healthcare professionals, Third Party Administrators, Contract Pharmacies, etc.) customer service relationships for effective program management. Ensures HRSA requirements for program qualifications are met.
Serves as first step in scoping and escalating discovered operational or compliance issues in collaboration with internal audits and the 340B Auditors
Responsible for immediate communication and escalation of compliance issues or gaps in 340B program operations.
Conduct regular 340B internal audits and data analysis to identify risk and prevent compliance gaps. Document audit completion/results and communicate results and escalate issues to identified stakeholders. Continually monitor 340B regulations and legislation, attend ongoing trainings/conferences to help ensure continued compliance with current regulations. Participate in projects and assignments working with internal and external stakeholders.
Serves as primary internal liaison to ensure appropriate utilization of the 340B program and compliance with all program requirements.
Assists with education/training to covered entity pharmacy team and works to ensure pharmacy operations are in alignment with the 340B policies and procedures. Works with affiliated departments (finance, information technology, medical staffing office, etc.) to ensure 340B program integrity. Ensures integrity of split billing software and reviews applicable software reports to identify areas of improvement and collaborate during implementation of ongoing changes, updates or upgrades.
Ensure covered entity is successfully utilizing the split billing software to place orders in a compliant manner.
Minimum Requirements
2-year Associates Degree or higher is required.
Bachelor's degree in business administration or finance/accounting preferred
Specialty/Major: Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, Information Technology/Analytics, Pharmacy or a related field.
Requires 3-5 years of experience in pharmacy, accounting, data analysis, auditing or strong financial reporting background.
Strong Excel, Access, organizational and analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask as well as work independently.
340B University Certificate (Live/On Demand) (upon Hire), 340B Advanced Operations Certificate preferred.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Tavis Richardson, Recruiter
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email: [email protected]
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
The 340B Compliance Analyst is responsible for 340B compliance, program integrity, and financial optimization of the program within the ECU Health covered entity(ies) participating in the 340B Drug Discount Program. The 340B Compliance Analyst will be tasked with program review and coordination, maintenance of software systems, providing support for the daily operations of the covered entity to maintain compliant 340B practices, and other projects as assigned by the Pharmacy 340B Compliance Manager. The 340B Compliance Analyst will work alongside other 340B Team members to complete, validate, and document completed audits related to program compliance. The 340B Compliance Analyst is also responsible for ensuring continuous alignment between covered entity operations, policy and audit readiness. To accomplish these roles, the 340B Compliance Analyst must establish and maintain excellent customer service relations with individuals, committees, and other associated stakeholders in the 340B Program. This position reports to the Pharmacy 340B Compliance Manager.
Responsibilities
Coordinates the 340B Drug Pricing Program and maintains the programs standards for assigned area.
Creates/maintains monthly reports of 340B program metrics and financial savings. Analyzes monthly reports, completes monthly variance reporting, and identifies cost savings and system improvements to maximize compliance.
Ensures compliant purchasing of 340B medications and provides real-time guidance to pharmacy buyers and staff on purchasing, inventory management, and other practices which maximize 340B compliance and savings.
Works to continuously improve 340B program performance through program surveillance and identification program optimizations.
Develops internal (ECU Health personnel and leadership) and external (Office of Pharmacy Affairs/Health Resources and Services Administration, Apexus, wholesalers, drug manufacturers, non-ECU Health healthcare professionals, Third Party Administrators, Contract Pharmacies, etc.) customer service relationships for effective program management. Ensures HRSA requirements for program qualifications are met.
Serves as first step in scoping and escalating discovered operational or compliance issues in collaboration with internal audits and the 340B Auditors
Responsible for immediate communication and escalation of compliance issues or gaps in 340B program operations.
Conduct regular 340B internal audits and data analysis to identify risk and prevent compliance gaps. Document audit completion/results and communicate results and escalate issues to identified stakeholders. Continually monitor 340B regulations and legislation, attend ongoing trainings/conferences to help ensure continued compliance with current regulations. Participate in projects and assignments working with internal and external stakeholders.
Serves as primary internal liaison to ensure appropriate utilization of the 340B program and compliance with all program requirements.
Assists with education/training to covered entity pharmacy team and works to ensure pharmacy operations are in alignment with the 340B policies and procedures. Works with affiliated departments (finance, information technology, medical staffing office, etc.) to ensure 340B program integrity. Ensures integrity of split billing software and reviews applicable software reports to identify areas of improvement and collaborate during implementation of ongoing changes, updates or upgrades.
Ensure covered entity is successfully utilizing the split billing software to place orders in a compliant manner.
Minimum Requirements
2-year Associates Degree or higher is required.
Bachelor's degree in business administration or finance/accounting preferred
Specialty/Major: Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, Information Technology/Analytics, Pharmacy or a related field.
Requires 3-5 years of experience in pharmacy, accounting, data analysis, auditing or strong financial reporting background.
Strong Excel, Access, organizational and analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask as well as work independently.
340B University Certificate (Live/On Demand) (upon Hire), 340B Advanced Operations Certificate preferred.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Tavis Richardson, Recruiter
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email: [email protected]