Pharmacy Operations Manager

Title: Pharmacy Operations Manager

State Role Title: Pharmacy Manage

Hiring Range: $136,000 - $167,762

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 Senior Procurement Officer in the Procurement and Contract Management Division.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Current Pharmacist's license issued by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Graduate of accredited college/university School of Pharmacy. This position serves as chief administrative officer for the DMAS Pharmacy Program. and performs advanced (seniorlevel) managerial consultative and technical work related to the prescription drug programs for Medicaid and the Children's' Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This position is responsible for administration of the Virginia Medicaid Pharmacy Program including the Preferred Drug List, Drug Utilization Review (DUR), Pharmacy Benefit Manager Services, Common Core Formulary and DMAS pharmacy policy. Additionally, this position provides leadership to DMAS programs, so they operate within federal and state regulations, policies and procedures with regards to the Medicaid Pharmacy benefit. Work involves planning, developing and implementing policies and procedures for prescription drug programs consistent with federal and state laws and regulations; overseeing and conducting analysis of complex pharmaceutical policy issues; and directing the management of the Preferred Drug List program, Medicaid Drug Rebate program and Drug Utilization Review Board (which helps ensure appropriate clinical use of medications in the outpatient setting).


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 the health care industry principles and practices.

Knowledge/Experience of technical/system aspects of the position.

Experience in Drug Utilization Review and Drug Formulary/Preferred Drug List Programs.

Experience in consulting/contract oversight of health care organization.

Knowledge of systems/programs/computer software.

Experience interpretation and application of federal, state laws/regulations.

Experience in meeting deadlines.

Experience with internal/external stakeholders to include health care provider groups, other state agencies, consultants, and contractors.

Experience in leading, guiding, and directing the work of others.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Experience in public health, business administration, or related field.

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 requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with referen