Western Region Pharmacist Specialist; Part-Time #W0184: Division of Institutions

Title: Western Region Pharmacist Specialist (Part-Time) #W0184:
Division of Institutions

State Role

Title:

Pharmacist II

Hiring Range: $46.08 - $85.22/hour

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Travel to facilities in the western region to audit CSR licensed medication storage rooms. Monitor the contracted pharmacy services. Provide related consultation. Utilize technical skills and professional judgement to provide medications to inmate patients. Assist the Virginia Department of Corrections related to pharmacy issues. To understand and educate the field on all electronic healthcare systems as it relates to pharmacy services.

To look for and facilitate cost savings throughout the system. The pharmacist is responsible for participating in quality assurance activities regarding medications. This includes policy and medication usage and/or audits and the suggestion, authoring, or performance of Drug Utilization Evaluation studies needed to maintain quality patient care and cost effective medication management. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12-month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period.

This wage position offers no state benefits.

• Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college/university recognized by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Possess a current and unrestricted Virginia Pharmacy license issued by the Department of Health Professions (must be a Registered Pharmacist (RPH) in VA) at the time of application.
• Ability to monitor and provide guidance for the clinical, administrative, and operational aspects of a specialized pharmacy operation.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must have knowledge of the standards and guidelines required by the agency and the Virginia Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, patient monitoring techniques, drug information retrieval, drug distribution systems, methods of sterile compounding, quality control techniques, legal limitations on procurement, storage distribution, sale of drugs, and federal and state laws applicable to the practice or pharmacy.
• Must have strong understanding of predominant diseases in the correctional population (HEP C, HIV, Psych, etc.). Must have extensive understanding of collaborative practices and benefits.

• Ability to be proactive in their job duties and strive for quality improvement.
• Experience in correctional healthcare.
• Experience in direct patient care and collaborative practice agreements.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following.

Background Investigation Requirements:
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements:
Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements:
Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic…