Pharmacy Analyst, PRN

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Analyst coordinates and provides analytical support related to financial, operational, and/or compliance needs relating to the Department of Pharmacy; may participate in, lead, or oversee special projects as assigned by departmental leadership; is responsible for maintaining a baseline level of knowledge for the department on workflows and specific pharmacy focused programs (These programs may include, but are not limited to, 340b rules and regulations, contracting, and licensing); may be required to support existing and/or expansion of business opportunities as they relate to the Department of Pharmacy’s operations; works with outside vendors and consultants as required to perform the above duties.

Specific responsibilities will be documented and retained internally by the Department of Pharmacy.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiarity and capabilities to export and utilize data from queries, forms, reports, and macros

• Reviews and analyzes data to identify discrepancies in compliance within these potential areas (340B, controlled and non-controlled medications, licensing, financial reporting, insurance contracting, Drug Chain Supply Act).

• Investigates discrepancies to ensure resolution and escalation to the appropriate leadership and governing bodies as required. While additionally looking for opportunities within the analysis to improve operationally, financially or enhance compliance.

• Performs financial and operational analysis for a variety of areas (controlled substances, licensing, invoicing, procurement, contracting, forecasting, clinical support).

• Monitors compliance to federal and state laws and to department/hospital policies and procedures related to 340B and/or controlled and non-controlled medications and/or other financial and operational objectives).

• Performs and submits audits and/or reports and/or invoices upon request to department and/or hospital leadership and/or accounts payable.

• Works with and manages various vendors and/or their databases to ensure the integrity of our data, reporting, and analysis.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience - Required

• Bachelor’s degree; preferred in to be health care or business administration

• 4 years experience required in health care operations and/or analysis

• Maryland Technician Registration

Education & Experience - Preferred

• National Certification (CPhT)

• 5 years experience required in health care operations and/or analysis

• Experience in pharmacy-related health care administration (ex. 340B, regulatory compliance) and/or analysis

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.

• Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

• Adheres to all best practice standards and guidelines within scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Maintains competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications and supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.

• Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.

• Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Accepts change as a part of the problem-solving process.

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