Southern Pharmacy Specialist

Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); A distancia; USD 88.000 - 127.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training and development

DEI initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Medical insurance

Holidays and leave

Retirement program

401(k)/457

Reimbursement accounts

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Health Care Services in California seeks a Pharmaceutical Consultant II (Specialist) to provide expert pharmaceutical consultation for Medi-Cal programs. You will review drug utilization, serve as SME for TARs and PARs, and manage fair hearings for the Northern Pharmacy Section. Telework options are available.

The role requires CA Pharmacists license and offers a HAM salary range. Applications open until filled with reviewed dates listed in the posting.

Formación

• Pharmacist license required (California).
• License must be provided prior to hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provide consultation to physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, beneficiaries, staff and others on pharmaceutical aspects of Medi-Cal programs.
• Review, analyze, and monitor drug utilization under Medi-Cal and serve as SME for TARs and PARs.
• Adjudicate Medi-Cal TARs and PARs and manage the fair hearing caseload for the Northern Pharmacy Section.

Descripción del empleo

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities.

About this Role:

The Pharmaceutical Consultant II (Specialist) (PC II (Spec)) of the Pharmacy Authorizations Branch in the Pharmacy Benefits Division, is the specialty level in this series. Provides consultation to physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, beneficiaries, staff members and other interested parties on the pharmaceutical aspects of medical care programs and health care delivery systems. Reviews, analyzes, and monitors drug utilization under the Medi-Cal Program and serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs) and Medi-Cal Rx Pharmacy Prior Authorization Request (PAR) for the California Children's Services (CCS), Genetically Handicapped Persons Program (GHPP) and Family Planning Access Care and Treatment (PACT) Program. Serve as SME on fair hearing related processes. The PC II (Spec) is responsible for the overall management of the fair hearing process caseload for the Northern Pharmacy Section. The PC II (Spec) ensures that inquiries on pharmaceutical aspects of the Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Rx programs are addressed timely. Adjudicates a full range of pharmacy Medi-Cal Rx Pharmacy PARs and Medi-Cal TARs.

The Pharmaceutical Consultant II (Specialist) qualifies for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be: $11,365.00.

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position.

This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on 10/27/26, 11/13/26, 12/01/26 and selections can be made.

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Minimum Requirements

• PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTANT II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (SPECIALIST)

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534838

Position #(s): 805-582-7994-003

Working Title: Southern Pharmacy Specialist

Classification: PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTANT II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (SPECIALIST) $7,857.00 - $11,365.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: United States

Telework: Telework

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Pharmacists License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Benefits

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Katie Kellinger
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Telework and Salary Information

Telework: This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS' Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 - 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position may be located in Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, San Diego County, San Francisco County.

For a list of possible DHCS office assignment locations, please reference the reporting location document attached to the duty statement on this job advertisement.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 Agreement

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position's associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.