Pharmacy 340B Program Analyst

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Summary:
This position will monitor the 340B drug discount program, including oversight of drug purchasing, inventory processes, monthly reporting, and split billing software maintenance. This position will ensure that all policies, procedures, and related approaches to program include the most efficient use of staff, resources, and other costs of managing, monitoring, and fully participating in the program. This position will actively support the hospital's and department's continuous quality improvement and customer service goals individually and as an effective team member.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration/Business, Finance, Pharmacy or related hard science field required.
• Minimum of 5 years broad pharmacy operations experience to include a minimum of 3 year of Pharmacy purchasing and inventory management including 340B and Medicaid operations required
• Experience with pharmacy systems and analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
• Licensure and certification as Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate complex projects
• Strong problem solving, abilities, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Strong analytics and reporting techniques.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Outlook, PowerPiont, Word, and Access.

Essential Job Duties:

•    Coordinates day to day and long term purchasing processes including, but not limited to, preparation of purchase orders, sending and receiving orders, ensuring appropriate product selection, preparing invoices for items transferred and navigating drug shortages.
•    Identifies problems with 340B compliance and works with the Senior Director, Pharmacy Services and other leaders on corresponding process improvements.
•    Provides education and support to relevant staff and administration as it pertains to the 340B program and appropriate purchasing practices.
•    Communicates 340B information to other staff (i.e. financial summary, changes to 340B legislation).
•    Evaluates data and monitors drug purchases to ensure the program is being used to the fullest potential and within legal guidelines.
•    Utilizes wholesaler reporting functionality to develop site specific reports.
•    Monitors split billing software reports and updates data as needed to ensure proper NDC matches are occurring.
•    Utilizes resources from the Prime Vendor resources and other relevant organizations to ensure optimization of the program.
•    Monitors monthly pharmaceutical spend to ensure optimal performance of the 340B program and to identify trends of pharmaceutical utilization to aid pharmacy decision making.   
•    Conducts and reports required inventories and reports results to appropriate individuals within established timelines.
•    Responsible for  coordination with Informatics Pharmacy Coordinator for maintenance of all required information in inventory management and pharmacy information systems including but not limited to, Pharmacy Information System, Financial System, Automated Dispensing Systems and Split Billing Systems.
•    Assists Pharmacy managers and other department managers in research, evaluation of medication, solutions and other relevant materials, equipment and services based upon maximizing quality, service and value.
•    Other duties as assigned.
 

Education

Pay Range

$54,600.00-$89,273.60 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.