• Business Operations Spec I 340b

    Fairview Health Services (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Overview

     

    The Business Operations Specialist I, 340B is responsible for the day-to-day management of the 340B program for qualified pharmacy locations across the organization as well as external partners. This role will oversee the third party administrator TPA maintenance as appropriate to include compliance management and identify risk opportunities. Oversee TPA maintenance as appropriate. Manage compliance and opportunities.

    Responsible for processes that support 340B operations

    + Develop, implement and monitor systems to ensure that all infrastructure supporting the 340B program are working appropriately including

    + Accountable to ensure replenishment inventory systems related to 340B are properly maintained and ensuring that prices and contracts are appropriate

    + Monitor daily updates and alerts within the data and make appropriate adjustments to ensure data integrity.

    + Primary liaison with pharmacies for direct purchasing account set up and ongoing maintenance

    Responsible for the implementation and assessment of 340B compliant procedures

    + Participate with ongoing audit, planning and monitoring efforts and processes

    + Responsible for maintaining relationships with pharmacy operation partners

    + Develop, implement and monitor procedures related to program management control.

    + Continually evaluate program for process improvement.

     

    Serve as a liaison with wholesale distributor, direct vendors, manufacturers, Premier, FPS Contracting & Purchasing, operations management and others

     

    + Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders as necessary for program success.

    + Provide verification to pricing to ensure accuracy and proper follow-up if errors are found.

    + Ensure all purchasing accounts are up to date and appropriate for each site’s needs.

    Responsible for accounting interface and reporting related to the program

    + Provide information support and entries to record the 340B savings

    + Review direct invoices on a monthly basis with finance, including the costs, quantities and calculation of savings; and audit the appropriateness of purchases based on accumulated totals

    + Evaluate and ensure data integrity in reports.

    Provide additional support to contracting and purchasing department as assigned

    + Oversee all aspects of direct purchasing as it relates to the 340B program. Ensure that site buyers are using established policies and procedures of purchasing 340B drugs from direct accounts.

    + Maintain 340B catalog for direct purchases within the appropriate information management system.

    Required Qualifications

    + 3-5 years of experience in a pharmacy setting

    + Proficiency in Excel/Access

    + Working knowledge of third party pay plans, working knowledge of all state and federal regulations governing the practice of pharmacy in a community pharmacy and inpatient pharmacy setting, excellent customer service skills and communication skills, proficient in the English language, demonstrated ability to manage people and time effectively, good attention to detail

    + Designate licensure, registration and/or certification requirements

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in business, health care, or other job-related subject

    + Inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations experience

    + Data analysis and presentation

    + 340B experience

    + Contracting experience

    + Pharmacy Technician MN 340B University

     

    Benefit Overview

     

    Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

     

    Compensation Disclaimer

     

    The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status