Departmental Technician 7-E9
State of Michigan
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Departmental Analyst 12 - HSA COMMON FORMULARY & PHARMACY POLICY SECTION
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Central Office
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$29.92 - $43.73
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 3, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves coordinating pharmacy policies and processes for health care organizations in Michigan's health department, including managing drug formularies, organizing meetings, and maintaining related websites and documents.
It supports ensuring safe and effective medication access for residents.
A good fit would be someone with experience in healthcare administration or policy, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Key Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major
- Three years of professional experience, including one year equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service
- Experience in coordinating Managed Care Organization (MCO) duties or similar healthcare policy roles
- Knowledge of pharmacy management, including formulary development and utilization management (e.g., prior authorization, step therapy)
- Ability to maintain business processes, procedures, and operational documents
- Skills in website development and maintenance for policy-related content
Full Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
This position functions as a recognized resource responsible for coordination of the Managed Care Organization (MCO) Common Formulary duties of the Pharmacy Management Division within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). This person is responsible for ensuring and maintaining business process and procedure documents for MCO Common Formulary Workgroup meetings, MCO Common Formulary coverage and utilization management (e.g. Prior Authorization, Step Therapy, Quantity Limits, Age limits, etc.) development and maintenance, MCO Common Formulary website development and maintenance, and other related operational duties. |
Position Description
Job Specification
To be considered for this position you must:
- apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- attach a cover letter.
- A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
- A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
- Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts (michigan.gov)
Failure to complete any of the above may result in your application being screened out as incomplete. See instructions for attaching files here: InstructionsRequirements
EducationPossession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
Experience
Departmental Analyst 12 - Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
Qualifications
Departmental Analyst 9 - 12 - Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.Additional Information
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 400 S Pine St, Lansing MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
The Department of Health and Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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