340B Program Compliance Analyst, Pharmacy Administration, Full-Time, Days

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary:

Works with hospitals eligible for the 340B program to ensure compliance with state/federal defined rules and regulations associated with the program. Assists facilities in maximizing appropriate purchasing and replenishment of medications under the 340B program. Helps manage the contract pharmacy program, facilitating relationships between the organization, the contract pharmacy management vendor and the hospital contract pharmacy partners.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Required
• National Pharmacy Technician certification: Preferred
• PTC OR CPht OR CPHT-NHA: Required

Essential Functions:

• Develops and maintains 340B-related policies and procedures to ensure they are implemented at the eligible facilities.
• Assists facilities in maintaining Charged Device Model (CDM) to National Drug Code (NDC) crosswalks to ensure appropriate purchasing and replenishment of medications.
• Works with the contracted split billing vendor to maximize program compliance and appropriate product purchasing. Works with contracted contract pharmacy vendor to facilitate growth of the program.
• Conducts internal audits for 340B program compliance. Identifies gaps in program performance and assists in development of action plans to resolve identified issues. Provides reporting on 340B metrics. Provides educational materials to pharmacy services staff regarding on-going compliance and appropriate product purchasing.
• Maintains responsibility for 340B program effectiveness which includes identifying program improvement opportunities, as well as, solutions/recommendations for improvement of the programs. Participates in projects, programs and special initiatives related to 340B.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.