Pharmaceutical Consultant

Full Job Description

Requirements

In this role, you will provide expertise and guidance to department leaders regarding regulations, laws, policies, and practices involving pharmaceuticals and pharmacy benefit plans.

This includes examining regulated organizations’ business practices as well as evaluating whether formulary design and specialty drug placement are based on nationally recognized medical standards, consistent with applicable governmental guidelines, and reflect current medical and scientific evidence.

Work involves advising and assisting department staff reviewing network adequacy, transparency reports, contract provisions, and related items; contributing to the development of regulatory guidance; and providing technical assistance and guidance in the interpretation and application of regulations and procedures.

You will also be expected to investigate complaints and complete special projects as assigned.

Effective communication is paramount for engaging with regulated entities and their representatives, collaborating with the agency’s legislative affairs office, and coordinating with the agency’s communications office.

Your work will help entities maintain or return to compliance, help legislators anticipate the effectiveness of proposed legislation, and help regulated entities, pharmacies, community groups, and consumers stay informed.

Join our team to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of all people in Pennsylvania with this professional, consultative pharmaceutical career opportunity!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist dispensing medication and counseling patients on prescription and over the counter medications.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires, at time of hire, possession of a valid license to practice pharmacy as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.