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HCA Healthcare Division Assistant Vice President in San Antonio, Texas
Description
This position is incentive eligible.
Eligible for Sign on Bonus or Relocation
Title: Division Assistant Vice President 340B Program
Methodist Healthcare System is a 50-50 partnership between the Methodist Healthcare Ministries (South Texas' largest non-public funding source of community health care) and HCA (the nation's leading provider of health care services). This creates a unique partnership that ensures Methodist Healthcare Ministries continues to benefit the community by providing quality care to all and charitable care when needed. With 30 facilities, including 10 hospitals and 10 freestanding emergency departments, the Methodist Healthcare team is comprised of 13,000 employees, making the system the second-largest private employer in San Antonio.
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Division AVP? At HealthTrust Supply Chain, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
HealthTrust Supply Chain, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Division AVP like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Division AVP of 340B Program is responsible for managing registration and participation in the 340B Program for all 340B Covered Entities and ensuring that all use of 340B throughout the organization is fully compliant. Responsible for achieving maximum utilization of 340B pricing through full 340B Program participation in all areas of qualified use meeting objectives defined by hospital leadership. Responsible for ensuring participation qualifications are met and maintained. Responsible for compliant medication procurement, billing and inventory management, and for prevention of diversion of 340B drugs. Responsible for monitoring, and assessing the potential institutional impact, of new and proposed 340B regulations and changes to 340B rulings and interpretations. Responsible for adherence to and maintenance of 340B related policies and procedures. Responsible for providing 340B Compliance Program updates. The Division AVP of 340B Program will work with the VP Pharmacy Services, Division CFO, Division Director of Pharmacy Operations and others to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all regulatory standards.
Major Responsibilities:
Assures annual HRSA recertification completion for all covered entities and appropriately register any new sites.
Maintains knowledge and expertise on Section 340B rulings and related interpretations, including new and proposed regulations, current trends and issues. Assesses potential organizational impact of 340B changes and ensures 340B program is continuously compliant with federal regulations
Develops and/or updates 340B policies and procedures whenever there is clarification to interpretation, or change in the rules, regulations, or guidelines to 340B requirements. Reviews 340B policies and procedures annually
Shares expertise and provides training, education, and communication to staff and Program participants regarding 340B Program compliance
Establishes understanding and relationships with Finance and Information Services departments to monitor changes that could affect 340B qualification including changes in the points of service position on the Medicare cost report, changes in institutional ownership or related relationships (i.e. joint ventures, etc.) and changes or negative trends in disproportionate patient percentage under the Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital adjustment
Ensures that written agreements between covered entities and contract pharmacy (if applicable) are in accordance with HRSA's Contract Pharmacy Services Guidelines and that records are maintained to demonstrate compliance
Oversees all points of service related to 340B participation occurs to ensure policies and procedures are followed, entities qualify, and patients qualify as covered patients. Recommends and implements action plans to correct 340B compliance deficiencies, if indicated
Oversees utilization and 340B purchasing records to ensure software and/or tools are functioning properly
Oversees the 340B Coordinator/Analyst staff; including reviewing self-audits, establishing priorities, validating recommendations, and optimizing resource allocation
Oversees all areas of 340B outpatient use, collaborates with key stakeholders to insure maximum participation regarding use of 340B priced products in all qualified outpatient settings
Develops quarterly and annual 340B participation reports and dashboards to clearly document utilization, savings, exceptions, or discrepancies
Education & Experience:
Bachelors of Science or Pharmacy Doctorate from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy - Required
Knowledgeable and proficient in the legal responsibilities of the pharmacist to the facility and all state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services - Required
Three years acute care hospital, supervisory, or leadership experience - Preferred
Three years of 340B management, oversight or program exposure in an acute care hospital - Preferred
Licenses, Certifications, & Training:
- Licensed Pharmacist by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy - Required
HealthTrust Supply Chain (https://healthtrustpg.com/) is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Division AVP opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.