New York State of Opportunity

New York State Department of Civil Service announces Continuous Recruitment Examination Open to All Qualified Individuals

Pharmacy Consultant

Applications Accepted
Continuously
Tests To Be Held
Periodically

 

Exams Included on This Announcement
Exam Number Exam Title Salary Grade Salary Job Rate
20-689 PHARMACY CONSULTANT 25 $70,931
$73,768 (Effective 4/1/2010)		 $86,699
$92,974 (Effective 4/1/2010)

NO APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE REQUIRED

Appointees will receive an additional $11,000 state-wide annual adjustment.

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Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing your application, you must have a current license and registration to practice pharmacy in New York State and two years of post licensure experience as a pharmacist. Information regarding New York State licensure may be obtained from the State Board for Pharmacy by contacting the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Education Building, 2nd Floor, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234, or by calling (518) 474-3817, or e-mail at op4info@mail.nysed.gov. Their website address is: www.op.nysed.gov.

Notes

  1. Current licensure and registration to practice pharmacy in New York State is necessary for continued employment as a Pharmacy Consultant. Action will be taken to remove you from your position if you fail to maintain licensure and registration.
  2. Credentials will be reviewed at the time of interview.
  3. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation.
  4. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
  5. New York State residence is not required.
  6. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 mandates that surveyors of health facilities complete a training and testing program. The US Department of Health and Human Services has developed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) in response to this mandate. Candidates must be aware that in addition to passing this examination for employment, they must also be certified through an appropriate SMQT process to retain certain positions.

The Positions

These positions exist in the New York State Department of Health and in the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, and are located in Albany, Buffalo, Hauppauge, New Rochelle, New York City, and Troy.

The list established as the result of this examination will be used to fill positions which may be established at additional geographic locations in New York State during the life of the list.

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Duties

As a Pharmacy Consultant, you may develop, implement, manage, and evaluate Medicaid pharmacy policies and programs; interpret and assist with the interpretation of Medicaid payment rules, regulations and policies; and correspond with interested parties on Medicaid pharmacy issues. You may assess and report on the utilization and appropriateness of Medicaid pharmacy services by Medicaid enrollees; dispensing patterns by pharmacy providers; the quality of pharmacy services provided; and the potential for fraud and abuse. You may assist in the systems management and maintenance of the Medicaid drug formulary files. You may analyze and report on clinical drug issues. Pharmacy Consultants participate in federal and state Medicaid drug rebate activities including dispute resolution.

Pharmacy Consultants participate in the health care surveillance process through on-site evaluations of hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes as a part of a survey team and may be responsible for the facilitation of team operations.

Pharmacy Consultants analyze prescription data to detect diversion of controlled substances; provide pharmacological research and consultation on special projects relating to drugs, pharmacy, and public health concerns; research and review new scheduling or rescheduling of drugs; and serve as liaison between appropriate state and federal agencies with regard to controlled substances scheduling.

Within the EPIC Program, Pharmacy Consultants assist in the development of clinical criteria for drug utilization review (DUR) programs; perform clinical reviews of medication histories for the retrospective therapeutic drug monitoring program; conduct routine and special reviews to identify aberrant utilization patterns or cases and intervene as warranted; provide clinical oversight to pharmacy audit and manufacturer rebate functions; and assist in the direction and monitoring of the contractor's pharmacy staff. Pharmacy Consultants interact with pharmacists, prescribers, patients, drug manufactures, and other government programs on medications, coverage issues, and policy matters; assist in analyzing state and federal proposals affecting prescription drugs; and assist with the development and implementation of program legislative and policy changes affecting EPIC prescription drug coverage.

Within the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, Pharmacy Consultants may also participate as part of an audit or investigative team in the on-site evaluation of pharmacies, and perform investigations and/or audits of selected pharmacy Medicaid providers for potential overpayments, fraud, waste, or abuse.

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Subject of Examination

There will be no written test. If you meet the Minimum Qualifications your education and experience will be evaluated against the general background/critical activities of the position. This evaluation will concentrate on the appropriateness and breadth of your relevant education and experience. It is essential that you describe your education and experience as completely as possible when you apply. Ambiguity, vagueness, or omissions will not be decided in your favor. Do NOT send resumes. If you apply using the NYS-APP form and you need more space, attach additional 8 1/2" x 11" sheets following the same format used on the application form.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.

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How and Where to Apply

Mail your completed application to:

The NYS Department of Health has an ongoing need for persons qualified for appointment to these positions and will accept applications at any time and will rate applications whenever additional eligibles are needed. It is anticipated that the examinations will be held on a periodic basis throughout the year. For the testing schedule and other information about this examination, write to the NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Personnel Management, Room 2217, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237; e mail: resume@health.state.ny.us.

Retest Policy

Qualified candidates may file as frequently as yearly, but a new application is required each time.

Additional Information

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Appointment to many positions in State government require candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This may include a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check, a Child Abuse Registry clearance, or other similar procedures. Candidates may be fingerprinted and may be required to pay any necessary fees for that procedure. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.

Eligibility for Employment

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with New York State. If appointed, you must produce documents that establish your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Reasonable Accommodations in Testing

It is the policy of the Department of Civil Service, in accordance with the New York State Human Rights Law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide qualified persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of the Department. It is the policy of the Department to provide such persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary to provide equal opportunity. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in an examination must note this on their application. Further information is available from the Test Administration Unit of the Department of Civil Service. In the Albany area, call 518-457-2487. Outside of the Albany area, call toll free at 1-877-697-5627. For TDD services, call NY Relay at 711 (requires a fee) or 1-800-662-1220.

New York State Residence Is Not Required For Most Positions

However, you must be eligible for employment in the United States.

Continuous Recruitment/Eligible Lists

Candidates who meet the qualifications and pass this examination will have their names placed on the eligible list in the order of final scores, regardless of the date on which they filed or took the test. Generally, the names of qualified candidates will remain on the eligible list for two years. Appeal of ratings will not be allowed as the opportunity for retest exists. The Department of Civil Service reserves the right to terminate this special recruitment program.

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Issued: 8/09

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