District Drug Coordinator & 340B Compliance Officer; PH RN

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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
  – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work witha Dynamic and Diverse Team
  – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As a District Drug Coordinator & 340B Compliance Officer (PH RN
2) within the Columbus Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

This position will be based in Columbus, GA and will be responsible for purchasing, receiving, storage and handling, inventory, and packaging of medications for distribution of all 340B and non-340B medications to each health department.

You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Receive monthly/quarterly/annual inventory reports and requisitions from the district’s 16-county health departments.
• Develop packing slips for all medication deliveries prior to the deadline.
• Receive all inventory reports, returned packing slips and invoices, and maintain a tracking method of each for all medications.
• Serve as the 340B Compliance Officer for the district, including 340B policy and procedure development, ongoing education and training for staff, 340B rules/guidance surveillance, annual recertification on the HRSA OPAIS website.
• Work directly with District Billing to ensure cost savings and program compliance.
• Conduct self-audits and external audits. 340B contract pharmacy management, monthly and annual reporting, and routine monitoring and tracking.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification One (1) year of nursing experience AND. A copy of college transcript is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness…