INTERNAL Pharmacist II (Director of Pharmacy Services) / 60014489 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

INTERNAL

Pharmacist II (Director of Pharmacy Services) / 60014489

Salary
$101,258.00

• $140,000.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175719
  Agency
  Department of Health and Human Services
  Division
  Health Programs Operations
  Opening Date
  04/21/2025
  Closing Date
  4/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

EB30

Position Number:

60014489

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 10
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $101,258.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$140,000.00
Opening Date
04/21/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

DESCRIPTION

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• Internal Posting
• Only current SCDHHS Employees will be considered.
• The Agency’s mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This position is located in Office of Medical Directors, Richland County. Are you the One? We are looking for a Pharmacist II (Director of Pharmacy Services), who will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership to the Pharmacy Division, ensuring the provision of a cost-effective and clinically sound pharmacy benefit for South Carolina’s Medicaid population and is also responsible for managing the Physicians-Administered Drugs Policy. This position reports directly to the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Chief Medical Officer and oversees the Office of Pharmacy Services and serves as the Agency’s pharmacy expert, frequently collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Manages the clinical, operational, and budgetary aspects of the Medicaid outpatient drug program, as well as the use of medications in other benefit programs offered through the South Carolina Medicaid program. Ensures that the pharmacy benefit is consistent with federal and state regulatory requirements while also being aligned with the objectives outlined by SCDHHS executive leadership. Leads the SCDHHS Pharmacy team’s efforts to communicate with MCO Pharmacy Directors and coordinates with the other Agency divisions (e.g., IT, Administration, Health Programs, Eligibility, and Finance) in overseeing MCO compliance with the state directed preferred drug list (PDL) and policy and procedures regarding the Pharmacy Benefit.
Manages the relationship of SCDHHS with the contracted Pharmacy Benefit Administrator (PBA) for fee-for-service delivery system. Oversees activities executed through the PBA (POS claims payment, prior authorization programs, DUR activities). Oversees the contractual relationship with other contractors and vendors related to pharmacy services and the outpatient covered drug program. Manages the clinical, operational, and budgetary aspects of the Physicians-Administered Drugs Policy. Ensures that the policy is consistent with federal and state regulatory requirements while also being aligned with the objectives outlined by SCDHHS executive leadership. Leads the SCDHHS Pharmacy team’s efforts to communicate with MCO Pharmacy Directors and coordinates with the other Agency divisions (e.g., IT, Administration, Health Programs, Eligibility, and Finance) in overseeing MCO compliance with the Physicians-Administered Drugs Policy.
Serves as the Agency’s pharmacy expert, providing consultative support to other divisions and departments of SCDHHS. Provides leadership and staffing support to the South Carolina Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the Drug Utilization Review Board. Serves as the SCDHHS liaison with pharmacy trade associations, pharmacy providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Maintains a focus on customer service by responding to inquiries within established timeframes. Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with Department policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Leads or supports other projects as assigned by the CMO or Agency leadership. Assigned projects may require driving to location outside of regular office location. Continuously engages in process improvement to support Agency strategies, objectives, and initiatives.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited institution and at least eight (8) years of work experience as a registered pharmacist, with at least three (3) years of experience in an administrative or managerial capacity.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Current licensure as a registered pharmacist with the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited institution. A thorough understanding of the overall healthcare delivery and payment systems. Experience communicating complex concepts, both in writing and verbally.

Additional Requirements:

Requires holder to drive routinely.
Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.
Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Lifting requirements: 15 lbs.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional training in pharmaceutical economics or pharmacy benefit management, as demonstrated by one of the following: (a) Master’s in Health or Business Administration (MHA or MBA); (b) MS or PhD in Pharmacy Administration, Outcomes Research, Health Economics or similar field; or (c) Residency of fellowship focused on managed care pharmacy.
Additional Comments
Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Health and Human Services
Address
1801 Main Street, Suite 224
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-898-2670
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