340B Program Coordinator, Pharmacist

340B Program Coordinator, Pharmacist

Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

The 340B Program Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the community has safe, accurate, and accessible pharmacy services. Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director, this position serves as the organizational compliance expert on all aspects of the 340B Program, including applicable policies and procedures for Grand River Hospital District (GRHD). The 340B Program Coordinator leads GRHD’s 340B Oversight Committee, which includes members from senior leadership, pharmacy, compliance, legal, clinics, and finance.

• Serves as the primary point of contact and coordinator for all internal and external 340B-related audits.
• Performs a variety of auditing activities and tasks, including ongoing compliance monitoring and annual audits, and maintains a constant state of audit readiness.
• Oversees 340B inventory management, including tracking purchases, monitoring 340B drug inventories, and
• Documents utilization and reconciles usage with purchases; identifies discrepancies, conducts research, and implements remediation as needed.
• Identifies problem areas and opportunities for improvement and works collaboratively with the Pharmacy Director to resolve issues and enhance processes.
• Maintains responsibility for ongoing policy and procedure development and oversight related to the 340B Program.
• Ensures policies and procedures are maintained in accordance with organizational, state, and federal requirements.
• Monitors operational processes and updates policies and procedures as necessary to accurately reflect current practices.
• Tracks and assesses changes to 340B guidance and regulations, including but not limited to HRSA/OPA rules and Medicaid requirements, and implements necessary compliance updates.
• Oversees HRSA recertification activities, ensuring annual recertification is completed within required time frames.
• Ensures accuracy of information within the HRSA 340B OPAIS for all applicable organization entities.
• Provides ongoing training, education, and communication related to the 340B Program across GRHD.
• Manages 340B-related contracts, including maintaining current agreements and reviewing and negotiating new contracts as needed.
• Assesses opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements related to 340B contract pharmacy utilization.
• Prioritizes and supports program enhancements related to contracts and services.
• Actively monitors and reviews monthly reports, annual reports, and performance scorecards related to 340B participation.
• Coordinates monthly analyses identifying savings, exceptions, discrepancies, and problem areas.
• Reports findings and recommendations to the 340B Oversight Committee and maintains ongoing communication with the Pharmacy Director regarding progress and improvement opportunities.
• In addition to the primary responsibilities of the 340B Program Coordinator, performs staff Pharmacist duties as needed.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

• Requires bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharm
  
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• Must be licensed by the State of Colorado Board of Pharmacy to practice pharmacy.
• Requires a minimum of 1-year 340B experience.
• Apexus Advanced 340B Operations certification required within 6 months of initial employment.

Our total rewards package includes

• $79.72-$85.48
• Shift Differentials: $2-$4/hour for nights and weekends
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more.
• Perks:
  Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.