TB 340B Pharmacist (Part-Time Monday through Friday 4 hours per day)
Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH)
Application
Details
Posted: 03-Mar-23
Location: Georgia
Type: Part Time
Salary: $48,439.85 Annually
Categories:
Pharmacy
Required Education:
Doctorate
Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Tuberculosis/340B Pharmacist (Part-Time)in the Office of Pharmacy.
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Job Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of the Office of Pharmacy, this position will work with the Tuberculosis Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Travel throughout the state to provide 340B training to State and District TB staff.
Shares expertise and assists with training, education, and communication to staff and Program participants regarding updates to 340B policies and procedures.
Audits all TB points of service where 340B participation occurs to ensure compliance with 340B program requisites, including entity and patient qualifications and ensure consistent processes are followed across all.
Monitor and assess 340B guidance and/or rule changes, including, but not limited to HRSA/OPA rules and Medicaid changes.
Reports any deficiencies identified during auditing and review for appropriate resolution.
Provide clinical, educational, informational, and distribution functions for the Tuberculosis Program.
Develop and conduct ongoing 340B training, education, and communication to medical, pharmacy, nursing, and state and local DPH staff.
Develop training/competency materials for all staff who work with 340B pharmaceuticals.
Participate in Clinical TB meetings and pharmaceutical discussions and review all TB documents regarding Tuberculosis pharmaceutical treatments.
May act as the liaison between pharmacy services and the Tuberculosis Program staff.
Identify performance improvement opportunities and make recommendations of ways to improve TB clinical and distributive services.
Provides timely and accurate communication, both written and verbal as appropriate.
Doctorate or professional degree in pharmacology from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice pharmacology AND Six months of professional pharmacology experience,
OR
One year of experience at the lower level Pharmacist 1 (HCP150) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements.
2 years’ experience with 340B drug pricing, auditing, and regulations
2 years’ experience as a pharmacist in Public Health
1 years’ experience working with Infectious Diseases
The Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require ac...commodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
