Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $108826 to $131492 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be in title or on the Civil Service eligible list for this location or be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 in a designated title determined by the New York State Department of Civil Service.
PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
• 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 he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-9689 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
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