PHARMACIST III

**This recruitment is limited to current merit and contractual employees at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Only.**

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Laboratories Administration, Division of Drug Control

Baltimore, Maryland

The Deputy Chief will be responsible for scheduling, assigning, and supervising all activities of drug inspectors in order to carry out the Division's mission critical activities to protect the citizens of Maryland. Additional mission critical activities may include joint Federal-State investigations with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, special drug diversion investigations, drug inventory reviews and special assignment from the professional licensing boards (e.g., Board of Pharmacy, Board of Physician's, etc.). This position also supports the chief by performing special assignments and investigations.

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience: Four years of experience as a Registered Pharmacist or two years of experience dispensing and compounding prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care at a State facility.

Note:  Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Pharmacist classification or Pharmacist specialty codes in the Pharmacist field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

The ideal candidate should have at least four years of experience being involved with inspection and investigating practitioners, researchers and establishments related to prescribing, dispensing, administering, storing, and manufacturing controlled dangerous substances to ensure compliance with established laws, regulations, policies and procedures; joint investigations with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, DHMH Health Occupation Boards and Law Enforcement Agencies; issuance and compliance of CDS registration and licensing. The successful candidate should also have four years of supervisory and/or managerial experience acquired in health, human services, or medical field.

**This recruitment is limited to current merit and contractual employees at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Only.**

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. **Please be sure to submit a copy of your current licensure to be attached with your 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 the classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the 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/or 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 5pm, 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.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS