CONSULTANT PHARMACIST

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland's Office of Pharmacy Services seeks a Pharmacist to serve as the clinical expert for the Maryland Medicaid Pharmacy Program, coordinating drug coverage policies and the Preferred Drug List implementation.

The role includes analysis of drug utilization, collaboration with payers and providers, and leadership in cost containment initiatives, with a Maryland license required.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited school.
• One year of clinical pharmacy experience as a registered pharmacist.
• Current Maryland Pharmacist license with Board of Pharmacy.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Office of Pharmacy Services - Clinical Services Division

300 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position is within the Office of Pharmacy Services (OPS), which coordinates and monitors all clinical pharmacy services provided to Maryland Medicaid Pharmacy Program participants through Fee-for-Service (FFS), Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), long-term care and other service delivery models. This position serves as the Clinical expert for the Program in areas including but not limited to, drug coverage policies, coordination of efforts for the implementation and operation of Preferred Drug List (PDL), innovative cost containment strategies, review and analysis of Prospective and Retrospective Drug Utilization Management for each manage care organization and FFS, compliance functions, operation of boards and committees, and procurement of pharmacy services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD).

Experience: One year of clinical pharmacy experience as a Registered Pharmacist.

Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute four additional years of clinical experience as a Registered Pharmacist for the required education.
• 2. Candidates may apply experience gained during a formal residency program to the required experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Pharmacist classifications or Pharmacist specialty codes in the Pharmacist field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should combine strong clinical expertise with proven project management skills, leadership abilities, and exceptional communication skills, while also being self-motivated.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Pharmacist from the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a phone number at which they can be reached.
• 2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.