Mara Pickard Email & Phone Number

Hillsborough, NC, US

Grand Rapids, MI, US

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US

• Selected as Team Lead from 4/2021 to 8/2022.
• Subject matter expert on 340B that represents 340B compliance for UNC Health including UNC Medical Center and its affiliated entities.
• Supervise three 340B employees as the 340B Team Lead helping to guide their work and training as part of the 340B team.
• Consult on projects that impact 340B compliance and eligibility such as clinic moves related to COVID and expanding services that optimizes savings for the hospital and enhanced services for the patient.
• Manage project implementation for new covered entities (CE) and third party administrator (TPA) go-lives within timeline to reduce potential financial impact and maintain 340B compliance.
• Coordinate with vendor and internal departments to have a successful external audit that demonstrates the program’s commitment to 340B compliance.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US

• Performed monthly audits for mixed-use and retail settings using advanced 340B knowledge to ensure the highest level of compliance to 340B program statutes.
• Monitored split billing software for accuracy and optimization of the UNC 340B program.
• Assessed compliance risks found through auditing/monitoring and implement strategies to correct these issues.
• Evaluated and analyzed opportunities for program enhancements in both compliance and financial areas.
• Certifications: Six Sigma Purple Belt.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US

• Registered patients and completed encounter forms for patient visits.
• Ensured patient information is entered correctly into the EPIC hospital system to the highest level of accuracy.
• Trained outside department employees 1-on-1 on proper check-in procedures in EPIC.
• Designated representative of registration team involved with implementing Carolina Care for individual outpatient areas to improve patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Certifications: Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

Raleigh, NC, US

- Assisted the Patient Assistance Program Coordinator and Pharmacist in ordering medications for clinic patients. - Ensured a continuous supply of medication for patients and assisted in ordering, tracking, and shelving medications for the ODC Pharmacy.- Utilized the MARP (Medication Access and Review Program) system to re-order medications from.