Regional Pharmacist Specialist (Western): Department Of Corrections

Title:Regional Pharmacist Specialist (Western): Department of Corrections

State Role Title: Pharmacist II

Hiring Range: $96,390 - $167,082

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Offer frequent onsite support and establish clinical pharmacy initiatives in the region in collaboration with the regional medical director. 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. Understand and educate the field on all electronic healthcare systems as it relates to pharmacy services. Review and facilitate cost savings throughout the system. The pharmacist is responsible for participating in quality assurance activities regarding medications to include: policy, medication usage, audits, and the suggestion, authoring, or performance of Drug Utilization Evaluation studies needed to maintain quality patient care and cost-effective medication management. Employee will be based in region assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors of Science 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
Knowledge of the standards and guidelines required by 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, and sale of drugs.
Knowledge of the federal and state laws applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
Ability to monitor and provide guidance for the clinical, administrative, and operational aspects of a specialized pharmacy operation.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Strong understanding of predominant diseases in the correctional population (HEP C, HIV, Psych, etc.).
Must have extensive understanding of collaborative practices and benefits. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
Experience as a professional Pharmacist
Experience in medication therapy management

Additional Considerations

Ability to be proactive in their job duties and strive for quality improvement
Experience in correctional healthcare
Experience in pharmacy management, preferably across multiple sites
Fellowship training
Board Certified

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume 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 resume for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or resume.
Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Linwood A. Carter

Phone: 804-385-1123

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.