• Director, 340B Program

    SSM Health (St. Louis, MO)


    It's more than a career, it's a calling.

     

    MO-SSM Health Mission Hill

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Job Highlights:

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    SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. The organization’s 40,000 team members and more than 13,900+ providers are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone they serve.

     

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    With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes 23 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, 12 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. It is one of the largest employers in every community it serves.

     

    This is a hybrid role that can be based in St. Louis, Oklahoma City, or Madison, WI, with the possibly of a remote option for an exceptional candidate.

    To request additional information, confidentially submit your interest, or nominate a fellow colleague, please contact:

    Jon Dirksen

     

    Executive Talent Partner

     

    [email protected]

     

    \#LI-Hybrid

    Job Summary:

    Responsible for leading the 340B Center of Excellence and ensuring program alignment with organizational goals. Provides clinical and operational direction and oversight. Ensures program meets legal, accreditation and certification requirements. Assures analysts and staff have the human and fiscal resources to effectively achieve department and organizational goals.

    Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

    Primary Responsibilities

    + Develops, reviews and analyzes reporting mechanisms and Third Party Administrator (TPA) key performance indicators to compile operational results of the 340B Program to ensure optimal program performance.

    + Internal liaison in event of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and/or manufacturer-driven 340B audit.

    + Develops, implements, and maintains processes that effectively manage the 340B Program.

    + Manage annual recertification process, including confirmation that database information is accurate, and that Authorizing Official has responded to HRSA attestation request within recertification window.

    + Coordinates with supporting departments (Pharmacy, Compliance, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology and Legal).

    + Prepares department Policy and Procedures in line with HRSA guidelines.

    + Monitor state- and federal-level changes in 340B Medicaid billing requirements; coordinate with finance and other departments on any modifications required to current practices.

    + Manages department staff, including hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating performance and competency, and conducting disciplinary/counseling sessions as needed.

    + Lead 340b Leadership Council by providing: Updates regarding federal and state-level developments impacting 340B in the region; results of contract pharmacy oversight activities; results of inpatient, child site and entity-owned pharmacy oversight activities; gross and net savings from 340b participation; recommendations for improvements in terms of compliance and capture of potential eligible savings opportunities.

    Education

    + Graduation from a program in Pharmacy, Nursing or a Bachelor’s degree in business, health, or hospital administration, or related discipline

    + A master’s degree in pharmacy or business administration (upon hire or within three years)

    Experience

    + Seven years' experience, with five years in direct people management/leadership

    Department:

    8763000033 340B_Center_of_Excellence

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:

    40

    Benefits:

    SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

     

    + **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

    + **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

    + **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

     

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