About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Full Time (40 hours per week) M-F Days for the Specialty Pharmacy (On-site)

Summary:

The Pharmacy Data Analyst, 340B, is responsible for planning, implementing, supporting, and optimizing projects related to the Ambulatory Pharmacy and 340B program. The analyst will provide financial analysis, interpretation and data support to pharmacy managers and directors, serving as the point person for finance as it relates to reporting needs for drug expense. The coordinator will support these individuals with budget development and variance reporting. This individual participates in the policy and procedure development, education to internal and external stakeholders, rules/ guidance surveillance, registration/ recertification, self and external audits, contract management, and reporting and program enhancement/ optimization projects. Serves as the subject matter expert for all matters regarding the 340B Program. Additionally, the incumbent will oversee all uses of the 340B split billing software. Keeps abreast of trends and issues by attending 340B trainings, monitoring industry publications and websites, professional media, literature, and peers to ensure that the institution has the latest information regarding interpretations, rulings, suggestions and advanced ideas for improving participation.

Responsibilities:

1. • Prepares, monitors and reports measurements to ensure satisfaction with the 340B program.
   • Develops, monitors, and presents reports on 340B participation that clearly document utilization, savings, problem areas, exceptions, and/or discrepancies to pharmacy and administrative leadership.
   • Ensures appropriate documentation and audit trail across areas of responsibility.
   • Develops, maintains, and presents reports to managers and directors on budget variances
   • Creates, analyzes, and maintains continuous benchmarking data and advises pharmacy leadership on opportunities for improvement
   • Understands data flows of systems and collaborates related teams to improve data integration
   • Develops and prepares drug spend analysis for forecasting and budgeting
   • Responsible for day-to-day operations, compliance review for all areas pertaining to a 340B contract
   • Assists in staff performance reviews, and the implementation of policies and procedures, project planning and budgeting
   • Responsible for the prioritization of ad-hoc data requests
   • Responsible for auditing purchasing and utilization, both monthly and annually for 340B locations
   • Continually monitors 340B regulations to ensure federal compliance, staying up-to-date on all rule changes, including HRSA/OPA and Medicaid. Shares all learnings and hot topics with management and staff.
   • Keeps abreast of trends and issues by attending 340B trainings, monitoring industry publications and websites, professional media, literature, and peers to ensure that the institution has the latest information regarding interpretations, rulings, suggestions and advanced ideas for improving participation.
   • Determines the best use of 340B program staff by collaborating with Prime Vendor Program, Pharmacy Leadership, and other 340B institutions to validate internal processes.
   • Manages relationships, billing services, and compliance with contracted 340B pharmacies.

   • Policies and Procedures

     • Develops, implements and modifies consistent policies and procedures according to all applicable guidelines as approved by the legal department
     • Ensures that policies and procedures support maximum productivity and efficiency to avoid any unnecessary costs or operational barriers.

     Training and Education

     • Develops training and competency materials for all staff who work with the 340B program. Conducts ongoing 340B program training for staff
     • Regularly communicates with all staff involved with the 340B program to ensure that processes remain efficient and to address any problems or suggestions for improvement, unnecessary costs or operational barriers.
     • Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

1. • Experience in hospital pharmacy, pharmacy purchasing/procurement and/or 340b is required.
   • Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
   • Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
   • Experience conducting data analysis and interpreting data

Education and Experience

1. • Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Accounting, or education related to applicable department. Additional experience may substitute for education.
   • Years of relevant experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience and 1 year's subject matter experience in applicable field (340B) preferred.
   • Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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