REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 64067487

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

5d • $36,317 - $37,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Specialist III performs regulatory activities related to applications for the pharmacy profession and assists consumers and current or prospective Florida licensees. The position requires understanding applicable statutes and Department and Board rules, exercising independent judgment, and communicating effectively with applicants, licensees, and others.

The employee independently reviews, investigates, and processes applications under statutory and rule requirements; requests supplementary information from applicants to determine licensure eligibility; and recommends to the Board applicants whose credentials are in question. The employee also serves as a backup answering the Pharmacy Board office’s multiline phone and provides accurate information to callers. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a fully onsite position at the Department of Health’s office at 4042 Bald Cypress Way in Tallahassee, Florida. Employees work in the office five days per week, with no regular telework or remote option. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assignments.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply Florida statutes, rules, policies, and procedures for licensing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to concentrate, maintain close attention to detail, and follow a pre-approved work schedule.
• Ability to work independently and establish and maintain dependable, effective working relationships.
• Ability to learn and use job-specific software such as LEIDS and AxiomPro, and office equipment such as phones, fax machines, scanners, and copiers.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office software and Windows-based computers.
• Must be physically present in the office to perform job duties and responsibilities effectively.
• Must be able to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Applicants must be current Florida Department of Health employees; the posting states that applicants from outside the Department will not be accepted.
• Successful completion of required security background checks and/or drug screening; participation in direct deposit is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently review, investigate, and process pharmacy-profession applications in accordance with statutory and rule requirements.
• Request and obtain supplementary information from applicants to determine eligibility for licensure.
• Make recommendations to the Board regarding applicants whose credentials are in question.
• Serve as a backup answering the Pharmacy Board office’s multiline phone and provide accurate information to callers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed