Pharmacist 8 Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Pharmacist 8 
Salary $12,336.00 – $22,199.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

MVA/SP/209410

Department LDH-Medical Vendor Administration Opening Date 06/20/2025 Closing Date 7/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana License to practice pharmacy plus one of the following: Seven years of experience as a licensed pharmacist; OR Possession of a master’s degree in pharmacy plus six years of experience as a licensed pharmacist; OR Possession of a Ph.D. in pharmacy plus five years of experience as a licensed pharmacist. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana. LDH is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. This position is in the Bureau of Health Services Financing (BHSF), Louisiana’s single state Medicaid agency within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). The Louisiana Medicaid Program provides services to approximately 1.6 million enrollees annually. The program is a state and federal partnership financed with a combination of state and federal funds and governed by a complex body of state and federal laws, policies, regulations, and guidelines. The Medicaid pharmacy section is responsible for the development, implementation and administration of the Medicaid pharmacy operations within the BHSF. The Pharmacy section is charged with the responsibility of assuring access to quality pharmacy services while maintaining efficiencies in operation, service, and cost. The Medicaid pharmacy program has multiple cost containment initiatives, complementing the federally mandated rebate system savings. In addition to the federal rebate, additional savings have been realized through prior authorization and state supplemental rebates. The pharmacy program covers all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs that meet the OBRA’90 and OBRA’93 criteria, with a few exceptions. In addition, the program, through its federally mandated rebate system, supplemental rebates and provider fees, generates the largest amount of revenues within the Bureau. With CMS approval, the Pharmacy program determines the reimbursement methodology for both the drug ingredient cost and the dispensing fee for covered drugs. The Pharmacy program consists of the following components: policy, program development and implementation, network development, program coverage and single preferred drug list (PDL) maintenance, prior authorization for specific drug categories, claims management, clinical interventions, pre- and post- payment drug utilization review, federal pharmaceutical manufacturer rebate program, state supplemental rebate program, outcomes management, recipient lock-in program, provider help desk, provider relations and provider education to pharmacists and prescribers (physicians, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other practitioners authorized to prescribe drugs). Staff in this unit provide oversight and supervision to ensure contractual compliance with five (5) vendors and six (6) managed care organizations (MCOs) for activities related to the pharmacy program.

Position-Specific Details:

This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Director’s Office/Executive Management Office /

East Baton Rouge Parish Announcement Number:

MVA/SP/209410

Cost Center:

3052010100 Position Number(s): 188773 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. •Resumes

WILL NOT

be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.• A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit. For further information about this vacancy contact: Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.

Pooler@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Employer
State of Louisiana
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For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802