Pharmacist (Pharmacologist)

Ohio Department of Aging; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental/ Vision/ Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Education and Development

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

Ohio Department of Aging is seeking a Pharmacologist (PN 20045431) in the Health Innovation & Quality Office, Pharmacy/Dental Bureau, to advise pharmacists in the Ohio Medicaid Program and help develop prior authorization criteria.

The role oversees Medicaid pharmacy benefits, advises DRUG Utilization Review and P&T committees, and reviews state and federal pharmacy rules and regulations to ensure program compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy as issued by State Board of Pharmacy.
• 2 yrs. exp. as licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice and assistance to pharmacists participating in the Ohio Medicaid Program, including development of prior authorization criteria
• Assisting in the management of the Medicaid Pharmacy Program
• Providing oversight of the Medicaid pharmacy benefit administrator and Single Pharmacy Benefit Manager
• Advising the Drug Utilization Review and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees
• Providing managed care pharmacy program oversight
• Reviewing state and federal rules and regulations related to pharmacy

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Goal Setting

Problem Solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Pharmacy license

Tools

Pharmacy

Job description

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office: Health Innovation & Quality

Bureau: Pharmacy/Dental

Classification: Pharmacologist (PN 20045431 )

Job Overview:

• Providing expert advice and assistance to pharmacists participating in the Ohio Medicaid Program, including development of prior authorization criteria
• Assisting in the management of the Medicaid Pharmacy Program
• Providing oversight of the Medicaid pharmacy benefit administrator and Single Pharmacy Benefit Manager
• Advising the Drug Utilization Review and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees
• Providing managed care pharmacy program oversight
• Reviewing state and federal rules and regulations related to pharmacy

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Licensed to practice pharmacy as issued by State Board of Pharmacy, pursuant to Section 4729.12 of Revised Code; 2 yrs. exp. as licensed pharmacist.

Technical Skills:

Pharmacy

Professional Skills:

Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Goal Setting, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication