Pharmacist (Pharmacologist)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking a Pharmacist to be a part of its Pharmacy unit. As a member of the Medicaid Pharmacy team, your responsibilities will include: Providing expert advice and assistance to pharmacists participating in the Ohio Medicaid Program, including development of prior authorization criteria. Assisting in the management of the Medicaid Pharmacy Program. Providing oversight of the Medicaid pharmacy benefit administrator and Single Pharmacy Benefit Manager. Advising the Drug Utilization Review and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees. Providing managed care pharmacy program oversight. Reviewing state and federal rules and regulations related to pharmacy.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice pharmacy as issued by State Board of Pharmacy, pursuant to Section 4729.12 of Revised Code
• 2 yrs. exp. as licensed pharmacist
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Goal Setting
• Problem Solving
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice and assistance to pharmacists participating in the Ohio Medicaid Program, including development of prior authorization criteria
• Assisting in the management of the Medicaid Pharmacy Program
• Providing oversight of the Medicaid pharmacy benefit administrator and Single Pharmacy Benefit Manager
• Advising the Drug Utilization Review and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees
• Providing managed care pharmacy program oversight
• Reviewing state and federal rules and regulations related to pharmacy

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level