What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enterprise Pharmacy Business - 340B Program Analyst II position at Mass General Brigham?
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Program goals of ensuring the greatest cost savings returns while maintaining the utmost compliance are supported by 340B Analysts. The 340b Analyst 2 is responsible for providing ongoing program development and coordination support. responsibilities include but are not limited to 340B baseline knowledge, drug purchasing, inventory processes, monthly reporting, split-billing software maintenance, manual and robotic audits, contract pharmacy relationships, dispensing monitoring in both outpatient and inpatient settings, and all areas of program compliance. The analyst will be required to be competent in all enterprise softwares as well as have thorough knowledge of all categories of covered entity status.
Qualifications
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$63,648.00 - $90,750.40/Annual
Grade
6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Program goals of ensuring the greatest cost savings returns while maintaining the utmost compliance are supported by 340B Analysts. The 340b Analyst 2 is responsible for providing ongoing program development and coordination support. responsibilities include but are not limited to 340B baseline knowledge, drug purchasing, inventory processes, monthly reporting, split-billing software maintenance, manual and robotic audits, contract pharmacy relationships, dispensing monitoring in both outpatient and inpatient settings, and all areas of program compliance. The analyst will be required to be competent in all enterprise softwares as well as have thorough knowledge of all categories of covered entity status.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, healthcare or related field
- Advanced degree is a plus
- 5 years of compliance, business, finance, or related experience preferred
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate complex projects.
- Strong problem solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Strong analytics and reporting techniques.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
- Help manage and lead along with the MGB 340B Program Lead the 340B MGB Oversight Council and to each institutional compliance authority regarding adherence to the qualifications to the details, policies, and procedures of the 340B Program regulations and guidelines.
- Manage and maintain consistent improvment for the overall efficiency, value, and internal support of the program.
- Develop reports and lead the analysis (cost analysis, trends, and forecasts) used to educate staff and give strategic guidance to Pharmacy and Hospital leadership.
- Responsible for routinely monitoring all areas of 340B outpatient use with Pharmacy Supply Chain and Finance to ensure maximum participation continually looking for additional qualified areas.
- Monitor utilization records and purchasing accounts to ensure the billing extract data and split billing software are working appropriately and compliantly.
- Ensure use of 340B priced products in all qualified outpatients, implementing procedures for pricing exclusions, product shortages requiring alternative products, filtering out non-eligible transactions including, but not limited to, drugs used to treat patients during inpatient care, Medicaid patients, drugs associated with manufacturer rebates, drugs provided free by manufacturers, those provided at non-eligible locations, or written by non-eligible providers.
- Develop process of continually reviewing 340B account records for exceptions, drugs required to be purchased at WAC, quickly detecting, and addressing costly changes or over purchasing on WAC. Monitor GPO utilizations and purchases for compliance to GPO Prohibition if required.
- Assist and monitor buyers as they replenish inventory in the mixed-use settings to see those appropriate accounts (e.g., WAC, GPO, and 340B) are used.
- Comply with all track-and-trace legal requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act for purchasing and distribution of drug products.
- Establish routine up-dating of the CDM/crosswalk for new products, product changes or errors thus ensuring the accuracy of the utilization report and split-billing process.
- Through financial analysis, strive to recognize the value opportunity of the 340B program and track the overall financial impact to the organization.
- Collaborate with other 340B Program analysts to develop daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly audit metrics ensuring compliance with 340B program requirements and guidelines.
- Participate in constant (daily and monthly) self-audits of 340B pharmacy operations documenting procedures for presenting and resolving reconciliation issues as they arise during the monitoring and reconciliation process.
- Communicate, along with the entire 340B Program team, to all MGB staff the purpose and importance of the 340B program, establishing a clear way for them to address their problems, concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Develop and foster working relationships with internal working counterparts (IT, Internal Audit, Accounting and others) to facilitate productive exchanges of information to improve program efficiency and promote program compliance.
- Provide data, information and reports as needed for other business units within the organization.
- Attend conferences and meetings as requested, regularly monitor HRSA and OPA publications and websites as well as the professional media, literature, and peers to insure the 340B Pharmacy team has the latest information regarding interpretations, rulings, suggestions, and progressive ideas for improving participation.
- Other duties as assigned
- M-F Eastern Business hours required for remote role
- Quiet, secure, stable, compliant work station required
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future; candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States without employer support.
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$63,648.00 - $90,750.40/Annual
Grade
6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Salary : $63,648 - $90,750