Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Pharmacy Analyst, 340B will be responsible for ensuring 340B program compliance in HMH's 340B Discount Drug Program. This involves conducting daily and scheduled audits, as well as reviewing medication orders for replenishment. The role requires an in-depth review of data and analysis to ensure regulatory compliance and maximize program value in accordance with 340B policies and procedures. Audits will cover HMH's 340B mixed-use setting, retail, and contract pharmacy arrangements. The person in this role will work closely with the 340B Program Manager and other Pharmacy staff to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for growth in HMH's network-wide 340B pharmacy program.

A day in the life of a Pharmacy Analyst, 340B at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Shares expertise and assists with training, education, and communication with staff and Program participants regarding updates to 340B policies and procedures.
• Audits all points of service where 340B participation occurs to ensure compliance with 340B program requisites, including entity and patient qualifications, and ensure consistent processes are followed across all.
• Audits purchasing records to ensure compliance.
• Audits utilization and 340B purchasing records to ensure software and/or tools are functioning properly.
• Assists with the implementation of action plans to correct 340B compliance deficiencies, if indicated. Participates in developing quarterly and annual 340B participation reports documenting utilization, savings, and exceptions or discrepancies.
• Audits of 340B formulary pricing, potential alternatives, and possible additional savings as a result of formulary and 340B prime vendor program on a routine basis.
• Helps to identify companies that offer 340B or equivalent pricing and develop strategies to maximize participation.
• Collaborates with the Information Technology Team on charge description master (CDM)changes for new products, product changes, etc., that ensures the efficiency and accuracy of the charge process.
• Performs audits or compliance assessments of specific areas and products to ensure the accuracy of CDM.
• Utilizes, and maintains a working knowledge of computerized systems, split-billing software programs, and specialized equipment and technologies utilized in operations related to the 340B program in collaboration with the Pharmacy 340BP program Manager and Information Services.
• Effectively and continually maintain open lines of communication with all staff and management involved with the 340B program. Provides timely and accurate communication, both written and verbal as appropriate, regarding changes and continuous quality improvement activities, including goals and objectives of the 340B program. Reports any deficiencies identified during auditing and review for appropriate resolution.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• A minimum of 3 or more years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, Buyer, Analyst or Auditor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements of the 340B program, CMS/Medicaid, and reimbursement is a plus. 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• 340B Apexus Certified Expert (ACE)

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!