Pharmacist

Title: Pharmacist

State Role Title: PHARMACIST I

Hiring Range: $115,488 - $124,500

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Dept of Health

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

As a pharmacist, works independently entering prescription information into a prescription computer database, filling and dispensing prescriptions, compounding and repackaging drugs, and utilizing packaging solutions such as multidose compliance packaging. Initiates billing of medications and reimbursement to third parties, including adjudications of claims and prior authorization. Carefully reviews orders for completeness, reviews patient drug profiles, resolves concerns regarding drug interactions and compliance, and provides drug and clinical information to health care professionals, patients, and the public. Maintains inventory, compliance, and control of pharmaceutical items in accordance with state procurement policy and regulations, state and federal laws and regulations, group purchasing organizations and HRSA 340B program. Maintains physical security of pharmacy and ensures medications are prepared and dispensed in compliance to policy, procedures and regulations promulgated by state and federal entities. Serves in a consultative role to respond to questions from patients, clinicians, constituents, and legislators in the Commonwealth. Participates in program management activities, involving pharmaceutical care services which may include establishing policies, procedures, protocols, therapeutic guidelines, disease/treatment management and standards of pharmacy practice. Provides collaborative and interdisciplinary care in a cost-effective, evidence-based manner to improve patient outcomes. Performs continuous quality improvement, problem solving, quality assurance and project management. Must have knowledge and proficiency in analytical and computer software, inclusive of applications within Microsoft Office. Assists managers with running and providing specialize reports and works on projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be licensed to practice in Virginia, willing to do minimal travel, and available to respond to emergencies as declared withing the state or federal government. May be required to adjust work hours, location and job duties and participate in just in time trainings to meet business needs during emergencies.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed Pharmacist in VA

Experience preparing/running reports and compiling and analyzing data

Experience with inventory management related to pharmacy operations

Experience working with patients, clinical personnel and other pharmacy staff

Experience facilitating training or informational/educational events pertaining to drug therapies or other pharmacy related issues

Ability to dispense pharmaceutical products as a practicing pharmacist

Ability to adjudicate insurance claims

Additional Considerations

Experience with analytical and computer software, including Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint preferred

Experience with project management, including initiating and leading special assigned projects preferred

Experience with managing 340B inventory and ensuring compliance preferred

Experience working in public health environment preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Porsha Lewis

Phone: N/A

Email: Porsha.Lewis@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.