Operations Research Analyst

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org.

We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
• Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 5 Personal Days
• 10 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Metro reimbursement or free parking
• Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for financial and data analysis and compliance oversight of the APLA Health 340B Drug Discount Program. The 340B Program Analyst will compile data analytics, perform internal 340B program audits, and prepare reports and analyses as requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Documents, reviews and updates policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness and compliance with state and federal regulations related to 340B.
  • Assures compliance with 340B Program requirements of qualified patients, drugs, providers, vendors, payers and locations.
  • Designs and maintains monthly internal self-audits for the compliance of the 340B program; coordinates the annual 340B compliance audit of all contract pharmacies with independent auditors. Coordinates and ensures remediation of any self-audit or external audit findings.
  • Oversees the annual external audit of the 340B program, as well as potential HRSA audits.
  • Prepares and distributes monthly invoices to contract pharmacy partners.
  • Prepares quarterly settlement statements for contract pharmacies.
  • Assesses opportunities for cost savings and business improvements in 340B contract pharmacy utilization.
  • Assists with staff education and training for the 340B Program.
  • Develops and fosters working relationships with internal and external working counterparts to facilitate productive exchanges of information to improve program efficiency and promote program compliance.
  • Assists with exploration and start-up of in-house pharmacy, as and when appropriate.
  • Designs and prepares financial and data reports, as directed and as independently determined, to assist with determination of compliance and profitability.
  • Identifies areas of analytical focus for the organizations service delivery/performance and evaluation of potential areas of opportunity and risk.
  • Communicates operational impact of analytical findings/decision support.
  • Creates data sets, extracts and synthesizes data; conducts and interprets quantitative and qualitative analyses.
  • Develops knowledge and maintains awareness of current regulations, trends, and issues pertaining to federally qualified health centers.
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required; post high school vocational/ specialized training in pharmacy required.
  • Valid CA Pharmacy Technician license.
  • 340B ACE Certification preferred.
  • Experience in data and financial analysis and regulatory compliance is required.
  • Experience in healthcare and pharmacy industry/operations helpful.

Knowledge of:

  • 340B Drug Pricing Program and contract pharmacy operations.
  • Electronic health records and data reporting.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Ability to:

  • Communicate effectively with providers, other staff, and outside vendors. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
  • Strong analytical and written communication skills in order to prepare complete and accurate program reports and records. The ability to analyze and interpret data is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California drivers license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID Vaccination and Booster or medical/religious exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 – 5 years
Salary: $24 – $30 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No

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