Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, healthcare administration, business, or a closely related field. Advanced degree (PharmD, MBA, MHA) preferred. Apexus certification (ACE) required.

Minimum Experience Level Required

Minimum five years of direct experience in 340B program administration, drug pricing compliance or related healthcare regulatory role. Minimum three years hands-on supervisory or personnel management experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expert level understanding of 340B Drug Pricing Program federal regulations, HRSA/OPA guidance, pharmacy operations and compliance best practices.
• Working knowledge of healthcare administration, billing processes, and relevant software systems.
• Demonstrated familiarity with medication diversion and duplicate discount prevention strategies, policies, and audit processed.
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional operational teams within a healthcare, pharmacy or related complex regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 340B Drug Pricing Program regulations, federal compliance requirements, and HRSA guidelines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and adapt messaging for the appropriate audience.
• Advanced analytical skills for data interpretation, program auditing and identification of compliance risks.
• Ability to function in a complex team environment, collaborating with external and internal professionals and other customers.
• Self-directed and self-motivated, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands efficiently and simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee program activities, audits, and reporting deadlines.
• Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases) and familiarity with various software programs, equipment and technology necessary to provide 340B pharmacy services.  Familiarity with PioneerRx, eClinicalWorks or other 340B platforms preferred.
• Exceptional time management, decision-making and organizational skills and abilities.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills, professionalism and high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, manage multiple priorities, and build relationships.
• Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction including employees, patients, physicians and stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Business insight
• Tech savvy
• Action-oriented
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Collaborates (building effective relationships)
• Communicates effectively
• Manages complexity
• Problem solving
• Ensures accountability
• Manages conflict
• Decision Quality
• Balances stakeholders

Physical Demands

The physical demands described represent those that an employee must meet in order to perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

• High mobility, prolonged standing and walking, sometimes for extended periods without breaks.
• High manual dexterity and repetitive movements using hands and fingers.
• Motor vehicle and other transportation operations between campus locations and to off-campus locations and events (Travel 10%)
• Lifting items up to 30 pounds and physical exertion.
• Frequent bending, stretching, twisting and reaching.
• Access information using a computer

Environmental Conditions

Indoors in an environmentally controlled space with exposure to environmental hazards (contaminants, hazardous equipment, and infectious disease.)  Occasional work outdoors exposed to elements.

Frequent performance of position duties while standing and walking and otherwise in motion.

Frequent computer use at a workstation up to two hours or more at a time.

Frequently fast-paced work with unscheduled interruptions.

Work may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet patient care demands.

Some public contact requiring business-appropriate apparel and/or occasional use of personal protective equipment.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general functions and context of the work to be performed by position incumbents.  It is not intended to be a complete representation of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this job classification and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice.