Job Description

Pharmacologist (Pharmacologist)(260003KC)

Organization: Medicaid

Compensation: $51.32 - $71.32/hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location: Lazarus 550 West Town Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Pharmacy

Technical Skills: Pharmacy

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Job Overview: The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking a Pharmacist to be a part of its Pharmacy unit. As a member of the Medicaid Pharmacy team, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice and assistance to pharmacists participating in the Ohio Medicaid Program, including development of prior authorization criteria
• Assisting in the management of the Medicaid Pharmacy Program
• Providing oversight of the Medicaid pharmacy benefit administrator and Single Pharmacy Benefit Manager
• Advising the Drug Utilization Review and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees
• Providing managed care pharmacy program oversight
• Reviewing state and federal rules and regulations related to pharmacy

Why Work for the State of Ohio: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications: Licensed to practice pharmacy as issued by State Board of Pharmacy, pursuant to Section 4729.12 of Revised Code; 2 yrs. exp. as licensed pharmacist.

Supplemental Information: Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application. In accordance with the 1199/SEIU Contract, Article 49, Appendix D, Section 7, this classification is considered to be a safety sensitive position and is subject to pre-employment drug testing and subsequent random drug testing. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Continuing pharmacy education as required in Section 4729.12 of the Ohio Revised Code & Sections 4729-7-01 through 47297-07 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace: The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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