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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary of Position Responsibility:

This position will monitor the 340B drug discount program, including oversight of drug purchasing, inventory processes, monthly reporting, and split billing software maintenance for the hospital 340B registration. For the contract pharmacies, this position is responsible for the reconciliation of dispensing, purchasing, and billing records between the hospital and contracted pharmacies. This position will ensure that all policies, procedures, and related approaches to program include the most efficient use of staff, resources, and other costs of managing, monitoring, and fully participating in the program. This position will actively support the hospital's and department's continuous quality improvement and customer service goals individually and as an effective team member.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates day to day and long term purchasing processes including, but not limited to, preparation of purchase orders, sending and receiving orders, ensuring appropriate product selection, preparing invoices for items transferred and navigating drug shortages.
• Performs reconciliation of dispensing, purchasing, and billing records to ensure diversion and duplicate discounts have not occurred.
• Reviews patient eligibility determination system used at contract pharmacies.
• Identifies problems with 340B compliance and works with the Director of Pharmacy Compliance and other leaders on corresponding process improvements.
• Provides education and support to relevant staff and administration as it pertains to the 340B program and appropriate purchasing practices.
• Communicates 340B information to other staff (i.e. financial summary, changes to 340B legislation).
• Evaluates data and monitors drug purchases to ensure the program is being used to the fullest potential and within legal guidelines.
• Utilizes wholesaler reporting functionality to develop site specific reports.
• Monitors split billing software reports and updates data as needed to ensure proper NDC matches are occurring.
• Utilizes resources from the Prime Vendor resources and other relevant organizations to ensure optimization of the program.
• Monitors monthly pharmaceutical spend to ensure optimal performance of the 340B program and to identify trends of pharmaceutical utilization to aid pharmacy decision making.
• Conducts and reports required inventories and reports results to appropriate individuals within established timelines.
• Responsible for coordination with Informatics Pharmacy Coordinator for maintenance of all required information in inventory management and pharmacy information systems including but not limited to, Pharmacy Information System, Financial System, Automated Dispensing Systems and Split Billing Systems.
• Assists Pharmacy managers and other department managers in research, evaluation of medication, solutions and other relevant materials, equipment and services based upon maximizing quality, service and value.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration/Business, Finance, Pharmacy or related hard science field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years broad pharmacy operations experience to include a minimum of 1 year of Pharmacy purchasing and inventory management including 340B and Medicaid operations required.
• Experience with pharmacy systems and analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
• Active licensure and certification as Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois required.
• 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, PowerPiont, Word, and Access.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively "Lurie Children's"), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship.This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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