Job Description Job Description
The Pharmacy 340B Technician is a pharmacy technician responsible for the hands-on management of the hospital's 340B program under the supervision of the pharmacy director. The Pharmacy 340B Technician, in addition to performing the duties of a pharmacy technician, is charged with the added responsibility of maintaining 340B program compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Combination of education, knowledge, skills, mental development, and relevant experience that enable performing essential functions of the position.
- Pharmacist Technician License in the state of Illinois.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacology or related field.
Required Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a pharmacy
- A thorough knowledge about drugs (brand name, generic name, dosage forms, strengths, routes of administration and drug's therapeutic classification). Advanced computer skills are required.
Desired Experience/Skills:
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a hospital in-patient pharmacy.
- Experience with Meditech, Sentry, and Pyxis.
- Pharmacy Technician with computer skills to handle all computer related issues including Meditech and other pharmacy computer software programs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for utilizing the Split-billing software program to its full capacity for effective management of 340B drug utilization
- Ensures 340B Program Coordination in accordance with HRSA's program requirements.
- Ensures proper inventory management of 340B medications: procurement, distribution and charges
- Works with pharmacy Director to ensure 340B policies and procedures are developed and implemented according to state, and federal 340B requirements and guidelines
- Provides ongoing training, education, and updates required for the 340B Program at the organization.
- Collaborates with the Prime Vendor Program, pharmacy leadership, and 340B Health institutions to determine the most appropriate use of the 340B Program
- Ensures preparation for and completion of annual HRSA registration/recertification for parent entity and child sites, within the allowable time frame.
- Develops, executes, and documents self-audits of the 340B process. Coordinates and ensures remediation of findings. Conducts monthly audits of all 340B-eligible locations to verify adherence with the 340B program. Conducts and/or coordinates an annual audit of all contract pharmacies. Documents results and follow- up on any findings.
- Responsible for managing and troubleshooting pharmacy billing issues and ensuring that adequate systems checks are reviewed to prevent billing issues.
- Monitors utilization records and 340B purchasing accounts to ensure that software or tools are working properly and accurately, performing audits or compliance assessments internally as needed; coordinates external compliance assessments with outside firms, where appropriate, to validate internal processes.
- Perform essential duties and functions of a Pharmacy technician as described in the policy for Pharmacy technician position.
- Build and update Meditech PHA medication dictionaries as needed.
Company Description
A Roman Catholic facility founded by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph and sponsored by Catholic Health International, St. Bernard Hospital aspires to live in the healing mission of Christ within the South Side community of Chicago. This mission calls us to care for the sick and promote the health of the residents in the community while witnessing the Christian values of respect, dignity, caring and compassion for all persons. In all matters, St. Bernard Hospital will show a special sensitivity to the culture of the people we serve and the unique needs of the poor and powerless.
Company Description A Roman Catholic facility founded by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph and sponsored by Catholic Health International, St. Bernard Hospital aspires to live in the healing mission of Christ within the South Side community of Chicago. This mission calls us to care for the sick and promote the health of the residents in the community while witnessing the Christian values of respect, dignity, caring and compassion for all persons. In all matters, St. Bernard Hospital will show a special sensitivity to the culture of the people we serve and the unique needs of the poor and powerless.
