Sr. Pharmacy Analyst - Pharmacy Administration - FT Day Shift
Apply NowCompany: University of California, Irvine
Location: Orange, CA 92867
Description:
Who We Are
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the 340B Program Manager, the Sr Pharmacy Analyst will assist with the overall maintenance and support of UCI Health's 340B Program. The Sr Pharmacy Analyst's key areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to improve the overall efficiency, value and internal support of the 340B program. The incumbent is responsible for the split billing/third party administrator systems and the functions to be performed. Must develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, develop and maintain internal relationships (billing, IT, legal, etc.) and external relationships (wholesalers, manufacturers, contract pharmacies, split-billing software vendor, etc.) to ensure sound operations of UCI Health's 340B program. This position will work under the direction of the 340B Program Manager with audit results and recommend changes to improve 340B integrity and compliance. The incumbent actively participates in audit preparation and is accountable for audit interactions as a face-to-face member of the facility audit team during actual audits. 340B Mixed-use Functions: Ensures mixed-use pharmacies are being monitored with scrutiny for diversion through the routine auditing of medication orders; Evaluates patient eligibility for qualified and non-qualified patients in mixed-use areas by reviewing patient medical records, insurance plans, location, provider eligibility, and hospital status; Prepares, agenda, minutes and detailed reports on audit findings to report out at the 340B Sterring Committee; Reviews the OPAIS database quarterly.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation
We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the 340B Program Manager, the Sr Pharmacy Analyst will assist with the overall maintenance and support of UCI Health's 340B Program. The Sr Pharmacy Analyst's key areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to improve the overall efficiency, value and internal support of the 340B program. The incumbent is responsible for the split billing/third party administrator systems and the functions to be performed. Must develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, develop and maintain internal relationships (billing, IT, legal, etc.) and external relationships (wholesalers, manufacturers, contract pharmacies, split-billing software vendor, etc.) to ensure sound operations of UCI Health's 340B program. This position will work under the direction of the 340B Program Manager with audit results and recommend changes to improve 340B integrity and compliance. The incumbent actively participates in audit preparation and is accountable for audit interactions as a face-to-face member of the facility audit team during actual audits. 340B Mixed-use Functions: Ensures mixed-use pharmacies are being monitored with scrutiny for diversion through the routine auditing of medication orders; Evaluates patient eligibility for qualified and non-qualified patients in mixed-use areas by reviewing patient medical records, insurance plans, location, provider eligibility, and hospital status; Prepares, agenda, minutes and detailed reports on audit findings to report out at the 340B Sterring Committee; Reviews the OPAIS database quarterly.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation
We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of 340B program, best practices, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience/training.
- Advanced level analytical skills and ability to translate raw data analysis into impactful reports and presentations with actionable insights.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage highly-complex information, assess problems, and develop effective solutions.
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and EMRs. Advanced Excel skills are required.
- Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- 340B Apexus Advanced Certification Program (will be required within 6 months of hire date)
- 2-3 years of experience in 340B program management, auditing and purchasing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner in English. Ability to produce and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
- Advanced organizational and project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Advanced interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with managers, professional and technical staff.
- Ability to serve as an advanced technical leader providing advice, counsel, and analysis on business intelligence issues.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization