Pharmacy Compliance Specialist

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PacificSource is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information or age. PacificSource values the diversity of our community, including those we hire and serve. We are committed to creating and fostering a work environment in which individual differences and diversity are appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.

Support all aspects of the pharmacy services compliance program for Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial lines of business. Assume the primary role of interfacing with the Compliance department, auditors, vendors and pharmacy staff for purposes of monitoring and ensuring compliant pharmacy operations. Interface with the Compliance Department and Fraud, Waste and Abuse teams to evaluate and address fraudulent activities impacting the Pharmacy Department. Conduct internal audits, support external audits, develop policies and procedures, and ensure departmental compliance.

Essential Responsibilities :

• In partnership with Internal Auditors, Compliance staff and Pharmacy leadership, develop formal internal auditing and monitoring plans to assess pharmacy compliance with all State, Federal and internal business rules and regulations.
• Serve as an inter-departmental liaison for pharmacy compliance and FWA activities.
• Evaluate pharmacy operations, including workflow decisions to ensure that clinical and administrative programs are compliant with State, Federal and internal business rules and regulations.
• Conduct independent reviews to ensure compliant processes are in place on all Pharmacy Services business operations, including but not limited to : formulary administration, coverage determination processing, appeals and grievance processing, organizational determinations, OIG status, FWA programs, helpdesk operations including call monitoring, communication strategies, website publications, medication therapy management operations, claims adjudication, PDE processing and all vendor managed programs.
• Responsible for the research of applicable Medicare, Medicaid and NCQA rules and regulations and pharmacy team education on any new rules or regulations.
• Investigate, analyze, and provide recommendations related to compliance findings, including assessments and impact reports, and corrective actions.
• Perform routine independent and objective monitoring activities of all Pharmacy Services business operations, publish results and report out to Pharmacy leadership, Compliance Department, quality committees and other PacificSource leadership teams as applicable.
• Respond to all compliance related inquiries from internal Compliance Department staff and external auditors in a timely, professional and accurate manner to ensure minimal organizational and operational impact.
• Develop Pharmacy Department policies and procedures as applicable and ensure regular maintenance to reflect new practices and guidance.
• Provide interpretation, training, and implementation of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial regulations and communicate them appropriately with respective departments and teams.
• Provide oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Manager operations through the following actions : attending weekly meetings; review and approve external communications; and monitor operational performance reports.
• Support FWA efforts by identifying cases, conducting preliminary research, and interfacing with the FWA team on findings.
• Support NCQA best practices, including operational processes and policy development.
• Support ongoing communication efforts. Maintaining compliant member, pharmacy and provider communications updates in accordance to current models and best practices.

Supporting Responsibilities :

Work Experience : Minimum of three years of healthcare or health insurance industry required. Strong preference for experience in auditing or compliance related role.

Education, Certificates, Licenses : Associate's degree required. An equivalent combination of education and healthcare (or health insurance industry) experience will be considered.

Knowledge : Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations preferred. Strong computer skills. Highly proficient verbal and business writing skills. Understanding of Medical Terminology preferred. Ability to work under strict timelines and pressure situations. Requires ability to define and prioritize problems and manage workload without direct supervision.

Competencies : Adaptability

Building Customer Loyalty

Building Strategic Work Relationships

Building Trust

Continuous Improvement

Contributing to Team Success

Planning and Organizing

Work Standards

Environment : Work inside in a general office setting with ergonomically configured equipment. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time.

Skills :

Accountability, Collaboration, Communication (written / verbal), Flexibility, Listening (active), Organizational skills / Planning and Organization, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Our Values

We live and breathe our values. In fact, our culture is driven by these seven core values which guide us in how we do business :

Physical Requirements : Stoop and bend. Sit and / or stand for extended periods of time while performing core job functions. Repetitive motions to include typing, sorting and filing. Light lifting and carrying of files and business materials. Ability to read and comprehend both written and spoken English. Communicate clearly and effectively.

Disclaimer : This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.