Payment Specialist

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.

Benefits

BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans

Paid Time Off :

3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time

Salary : $79,726.40 / year

POSITION SUMMARY :

Reporting to the 340B Program Director, the 340B Payment Specialist oversees administration, management, compliance, and financial reconciliation of the new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 340B Rebate Model Pilot, and referral claim audit management. This role ensures accurate claim identification, timely rebate submissions, receivable tracking, contract pharmacy coordination, and compliance with HRSA requirements. The position is key to protecting program integrity and maximizing savings that support the mission of the health center. Leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of Howard Brown Health as well as supports culture enhancement and management efforts.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Program Implementation & Operations

Finance & Reconciliation

10 days to manufacturers; document trends and escalate to HRSA if needed.

Compliance & Audit

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Minimum Qualification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (K / S / A)

ADA Specifications

Other Job Requirements

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT :

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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