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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/14/22

Applications Due09/28/22

Vacancy ID112408

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitlePharmacy Supervisor - WNY

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $108826 to $131492 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address 1200 East and West Road

City West Seneca

StateNY

Zip Code14224

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Permanent service as a Pharmacy Supervisor

OR

2. 70.1 transfer eligible candidates. For eligible 70.1 transfer information, visit the Career Mobility Office at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/titlesearch_action.cfm.

The current Pharmacy Supervisor list for this location will be canvassed.

OR
In the event there is not a viable eligible list, candidates that meet the following qualifications may be qualified for Provisional Appointment:

The candidate must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Consultant and have a license and current registration to practice pharmacy in New York State.

OR

The candidate must have a license and current registration to practice pharmacy in New York State AND have:

Either 1. Four years of professional post-licensure experience as a Pharmacist, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in a pharmacy related setting.

Or 2. Three years of professional post-licensure experience as a Pharmacist, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in a pharmacy related setting AND a master’s or higher degree in pharmacy, health administration, health care administration, health services administration, health policy and management, public health, community health, health education, public administration, or business administration in health care.

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This Pharmacy Supervisor will perform a wide variety of activities in accordance with the scope of practice for pharmacy as defined in Article 137, Section 6801 of the New York State Education Law. This Pharmacy Supervisor will perform various duties including but not limited to ensuring OPWDD regulations are adhered to, such as actively participating as a member of the treatment team to ensure that the management and administration of medication is conducted in the safest possible manner. The Pharmacy Supervisor will serve as a member of assigned committees and workgroups as well as providing consultation services when needed. The Pharmacy Supervisor will support statewide contract implementation and supervision of subordinate staff as indicated.


PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practice the profession of pharmacy consistent with the scope of practice as conveyed in State statute and may perform the same duties as lower-level pharmacists.
• Provide professional guidance and answer questions relating to pharmacy policies and procedures as well as other pharmacy issues.
• Provide guidance, and oversight to staff, and intervene and resolve problems as necessary.
• Identify training needs and arrange for provision of training.
• Ensure compliance pertaining to the practice of pharmacy, and federal, State, local, and agency laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Recommend updates to DDSOO and Statewide pharmacy policies and procedures, as required, and forward through the approval process.
• Participate in committees and workgroups as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team and providers on medication safety, reducing adverse drug reaction.
• Conduct, review and monitor drug regimen reviews. Ensure drug regimen reviews promote safe drug use, the cost-efficient use of resources, and optimum health outcomes. Collaborate with the healthcare team to reduce polypharmacy and the use of antipsychotic medications, whenever possible.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, psychologists, treatment team leaders, and other healthcare professionals. Serve as a member of the behavioral rights committee, medication safety committee and other teams that promote the provision of evidence-based treatments and behavioral/mental health services to persons with developmental disabilities.
• Review, select and maintain appropriate Medicare part D plan coverage for individuals residing in State Operated Programs that optimizes prescribed medication regimen with fiscal consideration. Assist with questions regarding prior authorizations, quantity limitations, and treatment exceptions.
• Provide professional guidance to Directors, DDSOO & DDRO staff and providers on medication regulations and operational and policy/program considerations to ensure compliance with New York State and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to DDSOO/DDRO staff and/or community agencies about pharmacy medication policy and standards. Respond to telephone calls, e-mail and info line inquiries.
• Review and analyze pharmacy expenditures. Identify and resolve billing discrepancies for procurement of medications through Office of General Services contract vendors. Facilitate communication with long term care pharmacies for providing and improving distribution services for medication to ensure the health and safety of individuals receiving services.
• Facilitate implementation and monitoring of pharmacy services contracts within assigned regions.
• Delegate tasks and assignments to subordinate staff. Provide supervision, guidance and oversight to subordinate staff by setting priorities and deadlines. Review, monitor and evaluate staff performance through performance evaluations and mandatory training completion. Approve leave and track time and attendance.
• Collaborate with Revenue Support Field Office and Business Office to help resolve Medicaid and other third-party insurance billing issues.
• Other duties or tasks as assigned.

Additional Comments Please note:

***Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory rate for PS&T Grade 27 ($97,826) and Geographic Pay Differential ($11,000). Geographic Pay Differential is added to the job rate ($120,492) for the PS&T Grade 27.

• If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name OPWDD Region 1/Western NY - HRMO

Telephone 716-517-2057

Fax 716-517-3715

Email Address wny.recruit@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 1200 East and West Road

City West Seneca

State NY

Zip Code 14224

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter, resume, and current Pharmacist registration by September 28, 2022 and reference EOA #22-417ebk on all correspondence.

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