68900063 - OPS SENIOR PHARMACIST

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

3d • $35 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire Senior Pharmacist who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment. This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Policy. Medicaid Policy is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of Florida Medicaid program policies, including: all Medicaid federal authorities (e.g., the Florida State Plan, 1115 waivers and home and community based waivers), administrative rules, coverage policies, managed care plan contracts, bill analyses, drug utilization review boards, preferred drug lists, supplemental rebate contracts, and KidCare/Title 21. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing program development functions for the Prescribed Drugs Program and providing subject matter expertise in clinical protocol and criteria for Pharmacy Policy.

Requirements

• Two years of professional experience in the practice of pharmacy.
• One year of experience working with a Medicaid health plan or Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM).
• Licensure as a Pharmacist in accordance with Florida Statute 465.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months experience working with Managed Care plans.
• Pharmacy Policy experience within the last 5 years.
• At least 6 months experience working with or within a Medicaid program.

Responsibilities

• Employ medical, pharmaceutical, and regulatory knowledge concerning the Florida Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care programs and other health care service programs in the provision of pharmacy services.
• Design and participate in extensive research related to pharmacy and health care applying appropriate research methodology, including the application of economic principles such as cost-effectiveness and cost analysis.
• Incorporate research findings in reports and presentations for agency staff, stakeholders, and other health service disciplines.
• Plan, develop, and implement policies and procedures for the statewide Medicaid Prescribed Drug Program.
• Review and analyze proposed federal legislation, rules, regulations, and guidelines to determine the impact on the prescribed drug program.
• Network with members of other health, social, and administrative disciplines and initiate and/or collaborate in interdisciplinary research endeavors related to pharmacy practice and other health services.
• Participate in the competitive and non-competitive procurement and in the development and management of contracts.
• Write clear contracts consistent with Agency goals.
• Take ownership of drafting improvements to assigned Agency contracts.
• Read, digest, and build upon federal and state laws, rules, regulations, guidance, and contracts.
• Understand Agency goals and design and drive policy (especially contract) changes to achieve them.
• Read, synthesize, and provide substantive written feedback on policy proposals.
• Write, route, and send appropriate, clear, and concise responses to public inquiries.
• Prioritize, organize, and self-motivate effectively.
• Work well in a team and independently.
• Provide clear and effective oral presentations to Agency employees with differing areas of expertise.

Benefits

• No state income tax for residents of Florida
• State Group Insurance coverage options (must meet eligibility requirements), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Savings & Spending Accounts
• 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC (tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan)
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed