PROGRAM MANAGER IV
Regional Clinical PharmD
Recruitment #16-005479-0007
Department | DPSCS Deputy Secretary of Operations |
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Date Opened | 5/23/2016 1:30:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/20/2016 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $64,608.00 - $103,743.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Marcia Cooper-Stokes |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Provide clinical alternatives based on gold standard methodologies and cost effective formulary options.
- Provide proper formulary management in order to keep the medication costs within budget resulting in the maximum number of patients to be treated, and monitors regional facility drug utilization. Review and approve/disapprove formulary exceptions.
- Provide an assessment of quality assurance by reviewing, monitoring, compiling and evaluating data on medication errors to determine cause and an appropriate response.
- Track medication consumption to determine if the utilization data is resulting in anomalies or inconsistencies for HIV and HCV medications and patients outcomes related to 340 B programs.
- Work with the medical and mental health staff by providing drug information services which should assist in managing drug costs.
- Provide direct communication with the prescribers and provide education which will lead to better prescribing habits which should be beneficial to the patients' overall health and wellbeing and be more cost effective.
- Participate as a member of the work group (DPSCS Clinical Director, DPSCS Chief Clinical PharmD, Director of Nursing, and contractor staff) that assess quality indicators which could improve workflow and medication error prevention.
- Submits reports as requested or required by the DPSCS Chief Clinical PharmD, Director of Clinical Services regarding all aspects of the DPSCS Pharmacy program, and the Executive Director of Field and Support Services
- Attend Contractor and DPSCS meetings related to CQI, Infection Control, pharmacy
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a doctorate in Clinical Pharmacy (PharmD). In order to meet this educational requirement a copy of your Clinical Pharmacy D degree must accompany your application.
For education obtained outside the United States, you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application.
Experience: One year of clinical pharmacy experience as a Registered Pharmacist providing pharmacy services in a multidisciplinary community clinic, hospital facility, or university.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
** A copy of your Pharmacy D certificate must be submitted during the application process.**
Candidates interested in positions for this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Clinical Pharmacist PharmD (PHD) from the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
- Employee in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with the following : each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, however a paper application may be submitted to:
HRSD-Recruitment & Examination
ATTN: M. Cooper-Stokes
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309 Baltimore, MD 21215
For more information, please call 410-585-3410.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
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