Quality Assurance Pharmacist

Title: Quality Assurance Pharmacist

State Role Title: Pharmacist II

Hiring Range: $135,080 - $140,080

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Quality Assurance Pharmacist. The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the Office of Chief Medical Officer.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the quality of the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee functions, including the preparation and facilitation of meetings, the ongoing management of the Pharmacy Drug List (PDL), and the support and auditing of the supplemental and Federal rebate programs.

These duties require advanced claims auditing capabilities and a thorough understanding of both state and federal regulatory requirements.

This is a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary role suited for an independent and strategic leader who can drive innovation, ensure compliance, and foster accountability for both internal and external stakeholders.

Virginia pharmacist licensure is required within 90 days of hire.

The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending in-person meetings, external stakeholder meetings, and occasional conference attendance.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Knowledge of managed care pharmacy.

Experience working with pharmacy claims and related analytics.

Experience with functions of a Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

Experience in creating and analyzing healthcare standards.

Experience with Microsoft Office.

Experience working with state and/or federal regulations.

Experience managing multiple priorities concurrently to meet deadlines.

Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience creating reports and presentations to convey complex information.

Current pharmacist license or the ability to attain licensure in Virginia within 3 months of hiring.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Experience in project management.

Experience in multiple pharmacy practice settings.

Special Instructions

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.

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E‐Verify Program.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking. This position could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.

Telework arrangements are a privilege and may be rescinded at any time based on performance and/or business need. The agency reserves the right to modify or terminate a telework arrangement, provided that reasonable notice is given to the employee.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History