340B System Support Analyst

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides support for expansion of the 340B Multiple Contract Pharmacy Program. Maintains databases and systems to support these programs to ensure financial and regulatory compliance of 340B and the Multiple Contract Pharmacy Program. Works closely with the current staff and Contract Pharmacies servicing the company's population.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field

Preferred – Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field

Required – 2 years’ experience in Healthcare, Compliance, Business, Accounting, Finance or related field

Preferred – Completion Of Apexus Advanced 340B Certificate Program

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacy processes and medications utilized.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and strong orientation to attention-to-detail.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Reliable transportation to travel between facilities, including ability to drive vehicle on Interstate Highway System.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical contract mechanism for hospitals, GPOs, Retail Pharmacies, and Wholesalers.
• Knowledge of pharmacy software to support 340B Pharmacy Programs.
• Skills in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines of the 340B Program.

• Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards, including all Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Pharmacy Affairs regulations related to the 340B Program.
• Monitors 340B drug utilization and purchasing at contract pharmacies.
• Supports implementation, testing, maintenance, and auditing of new contract pharmacy sites.
• Serves as a technical resource to contract pharmacies and hospital pharmacy departments.
• Performs audits on a scheduled basis including presenting and resolving issues as they arise during the monitoring and reconciliation process.
• Monitors and audits Medicaid prescriptions to ensure compliance to prevent duplicate discounts.
• Uses the electronic health record to research patient records within the specified audit period, documenting and identifying the eligibility of the provider, location, and patient’s status.
• Analyzes data and builds reports to identify cost savings and system improvements to yield higher compliance.
• Assists with staff education and training for the 340B Program.
• Develops and fosters working relationships with internal and external working counterparts to facilitate productive exchanges of information to improve program efficiency and promote program compliance.
• Performs other duties as required.

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