340B Coordinator

340B Coordinator

locations

Genesis Hospital

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

JR104722

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

340b Contracted Pharmacy

Overview of Position:

The 340B Coordinator assists the 340B Manager with the day-to-day maintenance, audits, compliance, and reporting of the 340B drug program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Monitors purchasing records for each 340B participant; clearly documents utilization, savings, problem areas, and exceptions or discrepancies. Relays results to appropriate leadership and service areas.

2. Monitors 340B drug inventory and ensures proper replenishment.

3. Ensures compliance with regulations related to 340B purchasing.

4. Routinely communicates any questions, issues, or discrepancies with the appropriate authority.

5. Participates in the development and implementation of reports generated on the 340B program that outline savings, utilization, exceptions, and discrepancies.

6. Updates the crosswalk for new products and product changes to ensure both the accuracy of the utilization report and the efficiency and accuracy of the change process.

7. Assists in implementing new software packages and other changes in business practice based on changing regulations and policies.

8. Integrates information from the pharmacy chargemaster system into the 340B split-billing system and incorporates that information into auditable and compliant processes.

9. Works with pharmacy team and pharmacy informatics team to ensure that the organization's clinical information system is coordinated and integrated into the work with the 340B program.

10. Performs audits to ensure CDM and BUPP accuracy.

11. Participates in projects, councils, and special initiatives related to 340B, compliance, auditing functions, vendor selection, and medication management.

12. Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic resources/tools to support staff.

13. Conducts and documents self-audits of all contract pharmacies, hospital utilization and drug purchases.

14. Reviews pharmacy billing issues and ensures that adequate system checks are reviewed to prevent billing issues.

15. Evaluates patient eligibility for qualified and non-qualified patients in hospital-based mixed-use areas and clinics by reviewing patient medical records, insurance plans, and hospital status.

16. Assists 340B Manager with additional tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school graduate or equivalent required.

2. Five years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required.

3. An understanding of the 340B Drug program is required.

4. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician and registered with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician is preferred, but not required.

5. Completion of the 340B ACE Certification will be required within a year of hire.

6. Sound interpersonal, decision making and problem solving skills.

7. Good listening, verbal and written communication skills.

8. Ability to determine dosages using basic pharmaceutical calculations.

9. Ability to work under pressure.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:

Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.

Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect

Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives. Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.

Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations

Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding

Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions

Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved

2.Patient Centered Care for (Patients, Families, Physicians, Co-workers, and all internal/external customers):

Introduces self and roleconnects with everyone Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others

Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)

Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person managing confidential/sensitive information appropriately

Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed

3.Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

2. Vision abilities require up-close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

3. Individual bends, reaches, pushes and pulls file drawers to file records and reports.

4. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

5. Answers phone calls, uses computer and other business machines extensively which requires the ability to apply finger dexterity.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.

About Us

Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare.

Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region.

Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region.

In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of

services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community.

Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.