Description
The Opportunity
Director of Pharmacy 340B
Position Summary
The Director of Pharmacy 340B at UCHealth is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the organization's 340B Drug Pricing Program. The director will ensure program compliance, optimize cost savings and revenue opportunities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support patient care and organizational goals. This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and implements system goals, plans, and standards consistent with the administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the organization.
Directs assessment of pharmacy needs, strategic assessment, stakeholder analysis, and project risk assessment, quality of care, patient safety, workflow analysis, and communication planning. Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs audits.
Oversees the 340b program and compliance with federal and state regulations. Works with local and system leaders to ensure ongoing compliance standards. Manages regional reports for 340b. Supports Authorizing Officials in their annual qualifications. Supports all HRSA/OPAIS audits, communications, and annual registrations.
Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. Ensures compliance, monitoring, and management of the 340b program, revenue cycle management/charge master, business strategy and KPI.
Qualifications
Bachelors, Masters or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or JD. AN MBA with a healthcare focus or MHA is preferred.
Current pharmacist license in the State of Colorado (or eligibility to obtain).
ACE certified or within 1 year of employment
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in 340b as a pharmacist, 340b attorney, or pharmacy authorizing official
Strong knowledge of 340B Drug Pricing Program regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
Skills and Traits
Expertise in 340B program management, including compliance, auditing, and reporting
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to interpret and apply complex federal and state regulations
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal and external partners
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Adaptability and openness to continuous learning and professional development
Proficiency in business strategy, revenue cycle management, and KPI monitoring
Pay:$175,302 - $280,467 annual base pay. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
Performance bonus: UCHealth offers an Annual Performance Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.
Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
Medical, dental and vision coverage.
Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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