340B Analyst

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Summary:

The 340B Analyst is responsible for 340B compliance, program integrity, and financial optimization of the program within the covered entity(ies). The 340B Analyst will be tasked with program management and coordination, configuration and maintenance of software systems, and providing support for the daily operations of the covered entity to maintain compliant 340B practices. The 340B Analyst is also responsible for ensuring continuous alignment between covered entity operations and 340B Policies and Procedures. To accomplish these roles, the 340B Analyst must establish and maintain excellent customer service relations with individuals, committees, and other associated stakeholders in the 340B Program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates the 340B drug pricing program and maintains the program’s standards.

• Ensures HRSA requirements for program qualifications are met.

• Works to continuously improve 340B program performance through program surveillance and identification program optimizations.

• Serves as first step in scoping and escalating discovered operational or compliance issues in collaboration with internal audits and the 340B Auditors.

• Responsible for immediate communication and escalation of compliance issues or gaps in 340B program operations.

• Ensures compliant purchasing of 340B medications and provides real-time guidance to pharmacy buyers and staff on purchasing, inventory management, and other practices which maximize 340B compliance and savings.

• Assists covered entity leadership to provide ongoing training, education and communication required for the 340B program at the entity.

• Develops internal (Bon Secours Mercy Health and covered entity healthcare personnel, administrations, leadership, etc.) and external (Office of Pharmacy Affairs/Health Resources and Services Administration, Apexus, wholesalers, drug manufacturers, non-Bon Secours Mercy Health healthcare professionals, etc.) customer service relationships for effective program management.

• Creates/maintains monthly reports of 340B program metrics and financial savings. Analyzes monthly reports, completes monthly variance reporting, and identifies cost savings and system improvements to maximize compliance.

• Serve as the split billing software expert in order to troubleshoot software issues and continually improve software functionality.

• Works with appropriate teams to ensure that the 340B software is coordinated and integrated with the clinical information system software. This shall include the electronic interface between the EMR and the virtual accumulator and any interface between Bon Secours Mercy Health and contract pharmacy providers and/or administrators.

• Ensures integrity of split billing software and reviews applicable software reports to identify areas of improvement.

• Ensure covered entity is successfully utilizing the split billing software to place orders in a compliant manner which demonstrates cost savings for the ministry.

• Triage live-site issues within the split billing software, electronic medical record, or charge master as it relates to 340B.

• Collaborate with Epic charge team and charge master managers on a corrective action plan and participate in the implementation of any necessary changes.

• Coordinate covered entity issue resolution process with split billing software vendor. Ensure appropriate split billing software configurations are in place and continually update software to ensure alignment with revenue cycle/charging practices, Epic build, and Bon Secours Mercy Health Policies.

Employment Qualifications:

Required Minimum Education: 2 year/Associates Degree - Healthcare Administration/Business, Finance, Information Technology/Analytics, Pharmacy or a related field

Preferred Education: 4 year/Bachelors Degree - Healthcare Administration/Business, Finance, Information Technology/Analytics, Pharmacy or a related field.

Licensing/ Certification:

• 340B University Certificate (Live)
• 340B Advanced Operations Certificate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience with pharmacy 340B (required)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in business, analytics, or auditing (required)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]