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Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are #1 in California and nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, a leading academic medical center, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Pharmacist 340B Program Coordinator to manage and ensure compliance with the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This position works under the direction of a Pharmacy Manager. This critical role requires a deep understanding of 340B regulations and best practices, as well as strong analytical and communication skills.

What you'll do:

As the Pharmacist 340B Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for the overall management and compliance of the 340B program. This includes:

+ **Compliance Monitoring:** Conducting regular audits of 340B claims and prescriptions to ensure compliance with all federal regulations and internal policies. This includes identifying and resolving any discrepancies or potential compliance issues.

+ **Financial Analysis:** Tracking 340B program savings and WAC (Wholesale Acquisition Cost) spend, providing regular reports and analysis to management. This involves utilizing data analytics from various financial reports to optimize program performance.

+ **Training and Education:** Developing and delivering training programs for pharmacy staff and other relevant personnel on 340B program procedures and requirements.

+ **HRSA Database Management:** Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) database, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

+ **Recertification Support:** Assisting with the 340B annual recertifications process, ensuring all required documentation is submitted accurately and on time.

+ **Revenue Cycle Support:** Supporting billing and revenue cycle management tasks related to the 340B program, collaborating with finance and other relevant departments.

+ **Program Optimization:** Continuously evaluating the 340B program's effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement. This includes staying up-to-date on industry best practices and regulatory changes.

+ **Contract Evaluation and Negotiation:** Utilizing working knowledge of contract evaluation and negotiations to support program optimization and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

+ Pharm.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.

+ Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience is preferred.

License/Certification Requirements:

+ Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.

+ BLS certification as outlined in the Pharmacist Responsibilities in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Code Blue Procedure: Pharmacy Policy and Procedure.

What else are we looking for?

+ Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Possesses excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office.

+ Completion of a second year pharmacy management residency preferred.

+ 2 years working experiences in acute care setting which include exposure to 340B, supply chain and project management.

+ Working knowledge of contract evaluation and negotiations.

+ Working experiences with data analytics from various financial reports.

+ Proficient in data visualization tools, particularly Tableau.

Physical demands:

+ Frequent standing; walking, bending; reaching, occasional sitting, pushing & pulling, lifting of materials up to 40 pounds for distances to 10 feet.

+ Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including: telephones, beepers, fire alarms, and mechanical failure alarms.

+ Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients and other customers.

+ Able to read information on medication labels.

**Req ID** : 7673

**Working Title** : Pharmacist - 340B Coordinator - Hybrid

**Department** : Pharmacy - Stores - Mfg

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

**Job Category** : Compliance / Quality

**Job Specialty** : Patient Safety

**Overtime Status** : EXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 8 hour

**Base Pay** : $75.76 - $121.22

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.