HIV Pharmacy Director

Georgia Department of Public Health • 200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits.

Requirements

• Doctorate or professional degree in pharmacology from an accredited college or university
• Current Georgia license to practice pharmacology
• One (1) year of professional pharmacology experience OR Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Pharmacist 2 (HCP151) or position equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services and expertise to the Office of HIV, public health programs and partners in a cost-effective, clinically responsible manner.
• Establishes up to date clinical pharmacy practice, provides current drug and disease information, assures full regulatory compliance and provides for all aspects of budgeting and purchasing including reporting, forecasting, and accounting processes.
• Supports data management and reporting functions related to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part B Program.
• Provide operational leadership for statewide HIV pharmacy services.
• Provide pharmaceutical expertise to address population and evidence-based programs using epidemiologic and pharmacoeconomic data, medication use standards, utilization review and risk reduction evaluations.
• Serve as pharmacist for Office of HIV/AIDS ADAP Program.
• Supervise pharmacy staff responsible for ADAP program activities.
• Develop and/or review drug formularies for appropriate, cost-effective drug therapy.
• Direct policy, compliance and quality initiatives across HIV medication access and patient support programs.
• Participate in quarterly business reviews with Cardinal to ensure contracts are 340B compliance.
• Provide pharmaceutical procurement and contract compliance for Public Health programs.
• Provide training on pharmacology and drug pricing programs.
• Develop and/or review the drug treatment area of all Public Health nurse protocols.
• Assure compliance with all pharmacy laws, rules and regulations and communicate requirements to state, district and local staff.
• Assist with CQM-related reports and actively participate in meetings.
• Attend educational conferences or other events sponsored by HRSA, DPH, GA AETC, professional organizations, or other appropriate sponsoring organizations to maintain current knowledge of HIV clinical practice and/or clinical quality management.
• Serve as pharmacist of record required by O.C.G.A. §43-34-23(4).
• Participate in Emergency Preparedness and Response by evaluating the probability and impact of pharmaceutical risk and pharmacists practice roles and assist with identifying solutions and communicating mitigation strategies by collaborating with the Board of Pharmacy, pharmacy community, local, state, and federal agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and provide solutions to current and emerging drug shortages.
• Serve on state and national advisory councils for pharmaceutical portfolio development, emerging therapies, forecasts, and effective contract strategies.
• Provide drug information to all clinic staff statewide.
• Address ADAP Program Issues such as: Payment issues, Internal Contract Issues, Drug account contracts, Account set ups for districts and for the state for vendors, Drug shortage, Billing issues for pharmaceuticals at the districts, 340B issues.

Benefits

• Make a Professional Impact
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
• Achieve Career Longevity
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture
• Feel Pride in Where you Work
• Wellness breaks during the workday are authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree