Pharmacy Compliance Officer

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This position is assigned to the Pharmacy Department within DMMA. The Pharmacist Compliance Officer supports compliance activities related to pharmacy and physician-administered drug services, including prior authorization reviews, claims auditing, and departmental initiatives.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts statewide inspections at health care facilities pharmacies, practitioner offices, correctional institutions, distributors and manufacturers.
• Reviews work of research pharmacy consultants in statewide public and private health care facilities.
• Reviews work of researchers and pharmacy consultants.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that corrective measures are taken.
• Prepares a variety of related reports and recommendations for list of controlled substances and regulatory changes.
• Provides interpretation and education information relative to State and Federal laws governing pharmacy services.
• Provides pharmacist coverage in State pharmacies in cases of emergencies and/or staff shortages as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Pharmacist Compliance Officer

• Possession of a Delaware Pharmacist license or eligibility for a Delaware license.
• Six months experience— in practicing as a pharmacist.
• Six months experience in interpreting state and federal pharmacy laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of dispensing procedures, drug distribution systems and contract requirements pertaining to pharmaceutical services.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy dispensing computer systems.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.

Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab aware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling  or by visiting  You may also call  or email  for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.