CLINICAL PHARMACIST

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DHMH, Maryland Medicaid Pharmacy Program - Pharmacy Services Division, Baltimore, MD

The main purpose of this position is to supervise and serve as a Clinical Pharmacist for the Pharmacy Services Division of the Maryland Medicaid Pharmacy Program. This position assists the staff in providing pharmacy services to recipients through fee-for-service, managed care, long term care or other service delivery models. Clinical pharmacist's responsibility includes reviewing of various pharmacy claims for appropriateness according to the Program and Federal rules, regulations and guidelines. The position provides prior authorization; assists providers, recipients and other stakeholders with clinical information, performs post payment claim review, assists the program in development of clinical criteria of medications, stays abreast of all the current and emerging clinical guidelines, assist in the call center and supervision of a clinical pharmacist.

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. Experience gained during a formal residency program may be applied to the required experience.

Experience with Specialty Drugs, IV Drug Therapy, and development and review of Clinical Criteria is highly preferred.

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.  License must accompany application.

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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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