The University of Chicago Medicine
Pharmacy 340B Program Audit Analyst, Full-Time Days
The University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine , as a
Pharmacy 340B Program Audit Analyst . In this role, you will be responsible for conducting audits and supporting (third party) audits of the pharmacy 340(b) program for all qualified entities within the organization, including retail and contract pharmacy relationships. This is a remote/hybrid position.Job SummaryThe
Pharmacy 340B Program Audit Analyst
will be responsible for auditing to ensure qualifications for the program are met and maintained; auditing to ensure that related records are complete and accurate; and audits to ensure all primary objectives as defined by leadership are consistently achieved. Three primary objectives or goals include:Compliance Audits - Assuring all use of 340(b) throughout the institution (including retail and contract pharmacies) is fully compliant with all federal regulations and related interpretations for the program.Maximum Participation Audits - Assuring the institution is achieving maximum utilization of 340(b) pricing through full participation in all qualified areas with all applicable products, including inpatient contracts, to ensure greatest cost savings returns throughout the institution.Efficiency of 340(b) Processes Audits - Assuring that all policies, procedures, and related approaches to 340(b) include the most efficient use of resources.Essential Job FunctionsThis person will be a member of an audit team responsible for being an institutional “compliance expert or authority” on 340(b) regarding everything from qualifications to the details, policies, and procedures of the virtual inventory processes required for mixed areas.Strong emphasis on retail and contract pharmacy transactional and operational compliance (audits) and recommendations.This person will attend 340(b) conferences, routinely monitor Apexus, 340B Health, OPA and other industry-related publications and websites as well as the professional media, literature, and peers to assure the institution has the latest information regarding interpretations, rulings, suggestions, and advanced ideas for ensuring audit activities are comprehensive and align with compliance objectives.Routinely audit and monitor all points of service (ex. Retail, Specialty, Emergency Department, Contract, etc.) where 340(b) participation occurs to ensure policies and procedures are followed, entities qualify and all patients qualify as “covered patients”. Includes inventory replenishment audits, audits of entity details on HRSA OPAIS database, etc.Routinely audit utilization records and 340(b) purchasing accounts to ensure software or tools are working properly and accurately, performing audits or compliance assessments internally as needed; also supports external compliance assessments where appropriate with outside firms to validate internal processes.Assists in developing and routinely monitoring monthly and annual audit reports on 340(b) participation which clearly documents audit findings, problem areas and exceptions or discrepancies, to be passed to pharmacy leadership and administration for final resolution.Provide insight into consistent policies and procedures for 340(b) that assure productivity and efficiency so that long-term management of the program does not hamper operations and/or create unnecessary costs.Support proper implementation that assures full compliance without additional steps, paperwork, or manpower, including the proper use of software or related tools to manage a virtual inventory.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in finance, Business or Accounting with exposure or limited experience with 340B program experience including 340B Prime Vendor Certification.Minimum three years’ experience in business analysis in a healthcare environment.Teamwork and strong collaboration skills.Proven success in the following job competencies:Auditing, analysis, and reportingCommunication and presentation skillsCustomer focus and relationship buildingAnalytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.Preferred QualificationsIL tech license preferred.Epic experience preferred.Position DetailsJob Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)Shift: Day ShiftWork Location: remote/hybrid scheduleUnit/Department: 340B PharmacyCBA Code: Non-UnionIn this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the day shift, from approximately 8:00am-4:30pm, you will be scheduled to be on-call one day a week. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work a remote/hybrid schedule, with some onsite requirements. The days of the week that you are scheduled will rotate during the week, Monday-Friday.Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:
UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities .UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
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Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine , as a
Pharmacy 340B Program Audit Analyst . In this role, you will be responsible for conducting audits and supporting (third party) audits of the pharmacy 340(b) program for all qualified entities within the organization, including retail and contract pharmacy relationships. This is a remote/hybrid position.Job SummaryThe
Pharmacy 340B Program Audit Analyst
will be responsible for auditing to ensure qualifications for the program are met and maintained; auditing to ensure that related records are complete and accurate; and audits to ensure all primary objectives as defined by leadership are consistently achieved. Three primary objectives or goals include:Compliance Audits - Assuring all use of 340(b) throughout the institution (including retail and contract pharmacies) is fully compliant with all federal regulations and related interpretations for the program.Maximum Participation Audits - Assuring the institution is achieving maximum utilization of 340(b) pricing through full participation in all qualified areas with all applicable products, including inpatient contracts, to ensure greatest cost savings returns throughout the institution.Efficiency of 340(b) Processes Audits - Assuring that all policies, procedures, and related approaches to 340(b) include the most efficient use of resources.Essential Job FunctionsThis person will be a member of an audit team responsible for being an institutional “compliance expert or authority” on 340(b) regarding everything from qualifications to the details, policies, and procedures of the virtual inventory processes required for mixed areas.Strong emphasis on retail and contract pharmacy transactional and operational compliance (audits) and recommendations.This person will attend 340(b) conferences, routinely monitor Apexus, 340B Health, OPA and other industry-related publications and websites as well as the professional media, literature, and peers to assure the institution has the latest information regarding interpretations, rulings, suggestions, and advanced ideas for ensuring audit activities are comprehensive and align with compliance objectives.Routinely audit and monitor all points of service (ex. Retail, Specialty, Emergency Department, Contract, etc.) where 340(b) participation occurs to ensure policies and procedures are followed, entities qualify and all patients qualify as “covered patients”. Includes inventory replenishment audits, audits of entity details on HRSA OPAIS database, etc.Routinely audit utilization records and 340(b) purchasing accounts to ensure software or tools are working properly and accurately, performing audits or compliance assessments internally as needed; also supports external compliance assessments where appropriate with outside firms to validate internal processes.Assists in developing and routinely monitoring monthly and annual audit reports on 340(b) participation which clearly documents audit findings, problem areas and exceptions or discrepancies, to be passed to pharmacy leadership and administration for final resolution.Provide insight into consistent policies and procedures for 340(b) that assure productivity and efficiency so that long-term management of the program does not hamper operations and/or create unnecessary costs.Support proper implementation that assures full compliance without additional steps, paperwork, or manpower, including the proper use of software or related tools to manage a virtual inventory.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in finance, Business or Accounting with exposure or limited experience with 340B program experience including 340B Prime Vendor Certification.Minimum three years’ experience in business analysis in a healthcare environment.Teamwork and strong collaboration skills.Proven success in the following job competencies:Auditing, analysis, and reportingCommunication and presentation skillsCustomer focus and relationship buildingAnalytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.Preferred QualificationsIL tech license preferred.Epic experience preferred.Position DetailsJob Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)Shift: Day ShiftWork Location: remote/hybrid scheduleUnit/Department: 340B PharmacyCBA Code: Non-UnionIn this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the day shift, from approximately 8:00am-4:30pm, you will be scheduled to be on-call one day a week. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work a remote/hybrid schedule, with some onsite requirements. The days of the week that you are scheduled will rotate during the week, Monday-Friday.Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:
UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities .UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
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