CLINICAL PHARMACIST

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This position is the full performance level of work that is responsible for the inspection and investigation functions of the Office of Controlled Substances Administration. This position participates in the Administration's mission critical activities to protect the citizens of Maryland by conducting inspections and investigations of pharmacies, drug manufacturers, drug distributors, and State's narcotic treatment (methadone) programs, and authorized individuals who prescribe, including physicians, dentists, veterinarians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, and researcher to determine compliance with State and federal regulations, laws and policies. This position gives priority to pharmacy inspections, audits and investigations.   Additional mission critical activities include: joint federal-state investigations with U.S Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.D Food and Drug Administration, special drug division investigations, drug inventory reviews and social assignment referred from professional licensing boards (e.g. Board of Pharmacy, Board of Physicians, etc.). This position also provides administrative support and expertise to the Director and Deputy Director as needed.

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.

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.

One year of experience as a Registered Pharmacist must have involved practice in retail pharmacy, using knowledge and expertise to dispense controlled dangerous substances (CDS) from valid prescriptions written by practitioners for a legitimate medical purpose OR one year of experience must have involved performance of regulatory and/or criminal inspections and investigations related to federal and state CDS statutes and regulations.

The successful applicant should have thorough knowledge of Maryland and Federal statutes, regulations and policies that regulate the prescribing, dispensing, administering, distributing and manufacturing of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) and prescription drugs. Successful applicants should also have expertise with the current practices in the field of pharmacy and medicine, including pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacognocy, toxicology and clinical therapeutics, and be able to conduct inspections and investigation of OCSA registered practitioners, establishments and researchers for compliance with State and Federal CDS statutes and regulations, as well as, for diversion of CDS and CDS prescribed and dispensed for non-legitimate medical purpose.

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.  A copy of your current license must accompany 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 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.

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.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

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

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

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, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.