Data Analyst - 340B Compliance

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Job Requisition ID:

R00053732

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

340B Operations

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Data Analyst - 340B Compliance

Job Summary:

The 340B Pharmacy Compliance Analyst is responsible for providing ongoing program development and coordination support for the University of Mississippi Medical Center's 340B Programs. The 340B Program Analyst's key areas of responsibility will include but not be limited to: oversight of 340B drug purchasing, inventory processes, adherence to policy and procedures, audits, reporting, split billing software maintenance, contract pharmacy programs and all areas of 340B regulatory compliance.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in health management, finance, business, or related field OR High School diploma and Four years of pharmacy tech experience that is deemed sufficient for providing leadership and ownership of 340B analyst functions OR 1 year of 340B analyst work experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:   Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy if using work experience in lieu of education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent verbal and communication skills. Familiarity with personal computers and software applications, specifically excel. Conceptual and analytical problem solving skills. Preference for previous experience in 340B activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Self-Audits:   Conducts 340B audits and ensures facility maintains adherence to 340b redulations and guidelines, including Medicaid. Monitor and audit claims to ensure compliance.    Ensure compliance with 340B Program requirements for qualified patients, drugs, and locations in coordination with 340B compliance coordinator. Ensures readiness for HRSA and manufacturing audits.
• Split-Billing Duties: Develop a thorough understanding of the split-billing system and the functions to be performed. Educate others involved in the purchasing process to ensure proper operation and compliance. Coordinate purchasing for split inventory within internal and contract pharmacies.
• Purchasing/Inventory Duties: Review and ensure compliance with all aspects of the 340b inventory purchasing process for the applicable inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.
• Program Enhancement/Optimization:    Assess opportunities for cost savings and system improvements to yield higher compliance. Develop a thorough understanding of the 340B Program. Strive to consistently improve the overall efficiency, value, and internal support of the 340B Program. Continue to build knowledge of the health care and pharmacy services industry, and use that knowledge to identify ways and make recommendations to improve the 340B Program.
• Reporting: Develop reports that can be used to educate staff and assist management in monitoring and   tracking the overall financial impact and performance of the 340B program. Maintain copies of reports for compliance and audit purposes. Identify root causes of adverse trends and make recommendations for improvement.
• Policy and Procedure development. Maintain policies and procedures for 340B purchasing processes on an ongoing basis to sensure compliance. Develop policies and processes in coordination with 340b compliance coordinator to limit program liabilities and provide proper audits to identify risk and prevent duplicate discounts and diversion.
• Education: Develop proper 340B quality assurance training for employees as appropriate.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Physical and Environmental Demands
• Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
• Time Type: Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
• Pay Class: Hourly
• FTE %: 100
• Work Shift: Day