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Idaho Division of Human Resources Pharmacy Services Supervisor - MED in Boise, Idaho
Pharmacy Services Supervisor - MED
Posting Begin Date: 2024/08/19
Posting End Date: 2024/09/19
Category: Professional
Work Type: Full Time
Remote: Flexible Hybrid
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 46.88
Maximum Salary: 70.50
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid, has a tremendous opportunity for a forward-thinking, innovativePharmacy Director to lead our pharmacy program inBoise.This position facilitates the pharmacy benefit for over 300,000 Idahoans across our state, valuing $600 million per year. This position will lead a team of four pharmacists and five pharmacy techs and will provide clinical oversight for our pharmacy benefits administrator and supplemental rebates contracts. The position reports directly to the Medical Director and involves working closely with expert stakeholders and the Medicaid leadership team to ensure that Medicaid participants are receiving the safest and most effective medications for their acute and chronic conditions while maximizing savings for the state.
This is an opportunity for a pharmacist with significant experience in leadership, population health management, health systems reform, cost modeling, and cost-effectiveness work. The ideal candidate will have direct patient care experience, through medication therapy management or post-graduate training, and experience in value care, including value-based purchasing.
This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation.
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)
Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
PERSI Choice 401(k)
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Strategic planning, budget oversight, quality improvement, and resource management for the pharmacy program.
Development and revision of pharmacy policy, rules and regulations.
Development of clinical prior authorization criteria and associated software rules for automated and manual prior authorizations.
Preferred drug list (PDL) maintenance, including combining cost modeling and clinical evidence.
Clinical oversight of the pharmacy benefit administrator vendor.
Clinical oversight of the supplemental rebate vendor, including any value-based purchasing contracts.
Oversight of the actual acquisition cost reimbursement methodology including annual surveys and periodic updates. Oversight of dispensing fee. methodology and the 340B pharmacy program.
Oversight of hearing and appeals for pharmacy program.
Coordination of advisory groups, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Drug Utilization Review Board.
Hiring, supervision and performance review of a professional staff of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
Requires l icensure in Idaho or eligible for reciprocal licensure as a pharmacist (Idaho Code 54-1722).If you have questions concerning licensure, please call the Idaho Board of Pharmacy at (208) 334-2356.
Good knowledge of supervisory practices.Typically gained by successful completion of courses or seminars that included all the essential elements of management (planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling); OR at least one year of experience performing as a supervisor that required work assignment, and direction and monitoring of staff with responsibility (or significant input) into the hiring of employees, preparing performance evaluations, and handling problem-solving procedures.
Experience applying and explaining statutes and policies.Typically gained by one year of experience reviewing information for compliance with statutes and policies and procedures.
Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.
Post-graduate training in pharmaceutical care, such as ambulatory care or behavioral health.
Significant experience working with behavioral health medications, especially for pediatric populations.
Good knowledge of state and federal Medicaid requirements, including the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and Medicaid managed care.
Considerable knowledge of healthcare management. Typically gained by at least five (5) years of senior level management experience related to healthcare management in a public or private organization which included managing multiple highly visible programs and responsibility for each of the following: supervision of staff; development of program rules and policies; development of long- and short-range goals and plans; program evaluation; and budget.
Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)
*PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.
If you have questions, please contact us at:
Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
