Pharmacy 340B Program Audit Analyst Full-Time, Days

Be a part of aworld-class academichealthcare system UChicago Medicine as a Pharmacy 340B Program Audit Analyst. In this role you will be responsible for conducting audits and supporting (third party) audits of the pharmacy 340(b) program for all qualified entities within the organization including retail and contract pharmacy relationships. This is a remote/hybrid position.

The Pharmacy 340B Program Audit Analyst will be responsible for auditing to ensure qualifications for the program are met and maintained; auditing to ensure that related records are complete and accurate; and audits to ensure all primary objectives as defined by leadership are consistently achieved. Three primary objectives or goals include:

• Compliance Audits - Assuring all use of 340(b) throughout the institution (including retail and contract pharmacies) is fully compliant with all federal regulations and related interpretations for the program.
• Maximum Participation Audits - Assuring the institution is achieving maximum utilization of 340(b) pricing through full participation in all qualified areas with all applicable products including inpatient contracts to ensure greatest cost savings returns throughout the institution
• Efficiency of 340(b) Processes Audits - Assuring that all policies procedures and related approaches to 340(b) include the most efficient use of resources.

Essential Job Functions

• This person will be a member of an audit team responsible for being an institutional compliance expert or authority on 340(b) regarding everything from qualifications to the details policies and procedures of the virtual inventory processes required for mixed areas.
• Strong emphasis on retail and contract pharmacy transactional and operational compliance (audits) and recommendations.
• This person will attend 340(b) conferences routinely monitor Apexus 340B Health OPA and other industry-related publications and websites as well as the professional media literature and peers to assure the institution has the latest information regarding interpretations rulings suggestions and advanced ideas for ensuring audit activities are comprehensive and align with compliance objectives.
• Routinely audit and monitor all points of service (ex. Retail Specialty Emergency Department Contract etc.) where 340(b) participation occurs to insure policies and procedures are followed entities qualify and all patients qualify as covered patients. Includes inventory replenishment audits audits of entity details on HRSA OPAIS database etc.
• Routinely audits utilization records and 340(b) purchasing accounts to insure software or tools are working properly and accurately performing audits or compliance assessments internally as needed; also supports external compliance assessments where appropriate with outside firms to validate internal processes.
• Assists in developing and routinely monitoring monthly and annual audit reports on 340(b) participation which clearly documents audit findings problem areas and exceptions or discrepancies to be passed to pharmacy leadership and administration for final resolution.
• Provide insight into consistent policies and procedures for 340(b) that assure productivity and efficiency so that long-term management of the program does not hamper operations and/or create unnecessary costs.
• Support proper implementation that assures full compliance without additional steps paperwork or manpower including the proper use of software or related tools to manage a virtual inventory.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in finance Business or Accounting with exposure or limited experience with 340B program experience including 340B Prime Vendor Certification
• Minimum three years experience in business analysis in a healthcare environment.
• Teamwork and strong collaboration skills.
• Proven success in the following job competencies:
  • Auditing analysis and reporting
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Customer focus and relationship building
  • Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• IL Tech License
• Epic experience

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
• Shift: Day Shift
• Work Location: onsite/hybrid schedule
• Unit/Department: 340B Pharmacy
• CBA Code:Non-Union

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Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a pre-employment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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