340B Compliance Manager

***This is a fully remote role***

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Get ready for something amazing! Imagine this: generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays. And that’s just the start of the incredible perks you’ll enjoy at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that's not even scratching the surface. Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles! 

But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve. 

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you: 

• Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
• Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
• Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations.

The 340B Compliance Manager will manage the 340B Compliance Program and our organization's adherence to all regulations and procedure guidance related to this vital program. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience working within the 340B environment, either at a pharmacy or 340B entity compliance department. The 340B Compliance Manager will work to ensure our exemplary record of compliance continues. The 340B Compliance Manger will  obtain and maintain a deep understanding and provide continuous monitoring of our in-house pharmacy database,  coordinate  audits, both internal and external,   policy and procedure development,  staff development, training, and management, inventory ordering and quality assurance, and OPAIS registration management. Your experience, expertise and dedication to compliance will be critical in upholding Vivent Health's commitment to ethical practices and regulatory compliance.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

Winning skills and behaviors for success.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead the 340B Compliance team.
• Develop full understanding of our Pharmacy database logic with ability to identify areas for improvement, develop suggested solutions, and evaluate effectiveness of changes
• Oversee OPAI site registrations, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date in compliance with 340B regulations
• Assume role of Authorizing Official in OPAIS
• Act as 340B Program liaison, collaborating with key departments and stakeholders, including pharmacy, finance, case management, legal counsel, and consultants.
• Manage all 340B Policies and Procedures to ensure compliance while maximizing pharmacy operational effectiveness
• Coordinate and conduct monthly or scheduled audits of pharmacies, with a primary focus on diversion, duplicate discounts, and inventory, generating corrective action plans and required data reports in line with OPA regulations.
• Maintain knowledge and expertise on 340B, 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.
• Ensures patient, provider, and prescription eligibility in furtherance of organizational policies and federal requirements.
• Organize and implement external 340B audits, annually or as requested, for 340B participation.
• Conduct and lead monthly 340B committee meetings, prepare agendas, distribute minutes, track tasks, and actively participate as a committee member.
• Maintain organized electronic database of 340B audit activities for internal processes and potential audits by federal authorities.
• Attend and complete required compliance trainings and education programs, including the Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program or other applicable trainings or certifications, as required to enhance expertise in compliance areas.
• Develop staff compliance training materials and utilize said materials to conduct staff training.
• Analyze and assess systems to evaluate protocols, practices, and areas of risk to ensure compliance and financial stability.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate tasks and duties effectively.
• This job description is not all-inclusive and outlines the main responsibilities and requirements of the role. Employees may be asked to perform additional job-related tasks as needed.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies.

LEADERSHIP:

Leadership is the ability to inspire, influence, and guide others towards achieving a common and/or strategic goal or vision. It involves several key elements:

• Vision and Direction: A leader has a clear idea of where they want to go and communicates this vision effectively to others.
• Motivation: Leaders inspire and motivate their team members, encouraging them to give their best effort and stay committed to the goals.
• Decision Making: Effective leaders make informed decisions, often considering input from their team while taking responsibility for the final choices.
• Communication: Communication skills are crucial for leaders to articulate their vision, provide feedback, and foster collaboration among team members.
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Leaders understand and relate to the emotions of others, building trust and creating a positive work environment.
• Accountability: Good leaders take responsibility for their actions and decisions, setting a standard of accountability for themselves and their team.
• Adaptability: In a dynamic environment, leaders must be flexible and adaptable, adjusting strategies and approaches as needed to achieve success.
• Collaboration: Leaders model collaboration, engage teams and drive partnerships across departments to transfer knowledge, enhance decision-making and improve results.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed. 

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy, Legal Studies, or a related field required.
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in 340B, with some combination of compliance management, pharmacy, or regulatory affairs.
  • Healthcare industry experience or a healthcare-related setting is required.
  • Minimum of 1+ years of experience leading and developing people; fostering a collaborative, mission‑driven team environment that supports high‑quality care and community impact.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Professional certifications in compliance, 340B, pharmacy, such as Advanced 340B Operations Certificate, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), or similar, are advantageous.
• Soft Skills:
  • A strong attention to detail and exceptional analytical skills to identify compliance risks and ensure adherence to regulations. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey complex compliance concepts and interact with various stakeholders.
  • Proactive in approach and responsive to the needs of other employees, departments, and the organization.
  • Demonstrated integrity and ethical conduct in handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Collaboration and diplomacy skills to ensure effective relationships with other workforce and departments.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to learn new areas and grow professional experience, including software programs.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
  • Problem-solving skills to address compliance challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications:
  • Creating or working with databases.
  • HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

STATEMENT OF INCLUSION:

Vivent Health is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Vivent Health complies with other expanded protected classifications that specific county or municipal regulations may mandate.

Vivent Health is deeply committed to fostering respect, dignity, and understanding for all individuals affected by HIV, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that champions advocacy, education, and compassionate care for everyone in our diverse community.

Going beyond the law’s requirements, Vivent Health places great importance on fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek qualified candidates from different racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, as we believe that differing perspectives and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Vivent Health encourages all interested persons to apply for this position, and we look forward to learning more about your unique background and qualifications.

As a recipient of federal funding, Vivent Health will not hire nor enter a contractual relationship with any party debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs.

Pay Rate Range:

$90,000/annually - $100,000/annually (Depending on Experience)

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. Please note that it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Public Student Loan Forgiveness 

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify. 

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements: 

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service