SENIOR PHARMACIST - 64085587

Requisition No: 843399 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PHARMACIST - 64085587

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64085587 

Salary:  $87,550.06 

Posting Closing Date: 01/01/2025 

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Department of Health

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Bureau of Enforcement

Investigative Services Unit – Fort Lauderdale Field Office

**Open Competitive Opportunity**

Full-time Career Service Position

Annual Salary: $87,550.06

 

*This position offers the possibility of teleworking, within the coverage area, under certain conditions*

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Incumbent serves under the direction of a manager/supervisor conducting routine and complex medical quality assurance inspections and investigations relating to alleged violations of practice acts/rules under the jurisdiction of the Department.

• Conduct sterile compounding pharmacy inspections and specialized cases involving sterile compounding. 
• Conduct trainings and give presentations regarding sterile compounding to investigative staff and licensees.
• Conduct pharmacy inspections and specialized cases involving drug delivery systems within hospitals, nursing homes and facilities requiring permits. 
• Conduct and assist other investigative staff in drug accountability audits.
• Provide technical assistance to MQA investigators in specialized cases involving drug-related investigations.
• Provide technical expertise in rule making and statutory review as requested. 
• Work with Department drug enforcement program.
• Investigate violations discovered during the inspection process. 
• Prepare investigative reports, audit reports and probation reports. 
• Testify at hearings, provide professional assistance to the legal staff, investigative staff, and other regulatory agencies. 
• Serve subpoenas and administrative complaints.
• Conduct on-site inspections prior to approval for permitting new pharmacy establishments and change of location requests to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Ensure procedures in institutional pharmacies are adequate and adhere to policies and procedures established for the facility.
• Review drug delivery systems to ensure compliance with rules and regulations pursuant to written policy and procedure for the facility.
• Assist in the orientation and training of investigative staff in pharmacy and drug related investigations.
• Perform other duties as required.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge and use of the compliance management system and licensing system used by the Agency; knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others in writing; talking to others to effectively convey information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; knowledge of the principles, practices, standards and terminology used in the practice of pharmacy; ability to develop and maintain a perpetual inventory control system; ability to evaluate pharmacy methods, procedures, and services; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments; ability to work independently; knowing how to find information and identifying essential information; finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information; inspecting and eval