CHIEF, PHARMACISTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIVISION

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MDH Office of Pharmacy Services

This position will function as the Supervisor of the Office of Pharmacy Services (OPS) Pharmacists Professional Services (PPS) Division, and primary pharmacist professional services policy expert for OPS. This position includes oversight of PPS, which requires the clinical pharmacist’s professional service expertise in collaborative agreements and medication/disease state management, as well as their expertise to initiate, plan, design, and execute strategic projects utilizing drug utilization trends, cost containment measures, budget forecasting, and national and regional policies, to develop PPS policies by the Program. This position will also manage the operation of the PPS unit including clinical criteria, communications/transmittal/advisories, regulations, and State Plan Amendments. This position will also coordinate and monitor PPS services offered by the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) with services offered by Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS) including questions and answers from MCOs, as well as coordination with the Board of Pharmacy. The requirement for this position to hold a PharmD is based on the clinical expertise and knowledge necessary to engage with the Pharmacy services provider community, as well as the utilization of pharmaceutical terminology and methodology to ensure state and federal rules and regulations compliance and adherence. This position is eligible for hybrid telework which is subject to approval from the supervisor.

The qualified candidate must possess:

The desired candidate should possess experience:

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A Resume must be uploaded to the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment Eligibility Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@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.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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