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This is an advanced position in pharmaceutical work administering the operations of a pharmacy The Pharmacist reports directly to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for requisitioning, distributing and dispensing drugs for the Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade County.

Prescription Review and Clinical Pharmacotherapy: Reviews and verifies all prescriptions, including ARV, PrEP/PEP and opportunistic infection therapy, against current guidelines. Checks dose, interactions, allergies, duplications, resistance history and renal/hepatic adjustment. Resolves therapy problems with prescribers and documents interventions in the pharmacy system. Checks E-FORCSE (PDMP) before dispensing controlled substances, as required by s. 893.055, F.S.

Dispensing Operations and Final Verification: Performs final verification of every prescription. Provides professional supervision of pharmacy technicians, as required by s. 465.014, F.S., during intake, filling and pick-up, and prioritizes waiters, refrigerated items and same-day antibiotics. Verifies and initials controlled-substance prescriptions, signs CS invoices and completes CS counts. Handles new, refill, transfer and e-prescriptions. Serves as opening or closing pharmacist.

Patient Counseling, Immunizations and Clinical Services: Counsels patients on new and changed therapy, adherence, side effects and storage, per Rule 64B16-27.820, F.A.C. Recommends OTC products and refers patients when needed. Provides adherence packaging. Communicates with patients in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole, or arranges interpreter services when needed.

Screens, counsels and administers vaccines under s. 465.189, F.S., and the CDC schedules. Documents doses in Florida SHOTS, reports adverse events to VAERS, and supports vaccination clinics.

When certified and under protocol, provides testing and treatment of minor, nonchronic health conditions (s. 465.1895, F.S.) and, under a collaborative practice agreement, management of chronic health conditions, including medication therapy management (s. 465.1865, F.S.)

ADAP, 340B and Program Compliance: Verifies ADAP and Ryan White eligibility in Provide Enterprise before dispensing. Ensures 340B stock is dispensed only to eligible patients and prevents duplicate discounts. Reviews refill and pick-up reports and completes 72-hour prescriber notifications. Participates in 340B self-audits and external audits. Supports the Epilepsy and Insulin Distribution Programs.

Insurance, Billing and Cash Transactions: Adjudicates claims for Prime/Magellan, commercial plans, Medicare Part D, Medicaid and cash patients. Resolves rejections and prior authorizations. Ensures timely filing, supports PBM audits and follows cash-handling procedures.

Care Coordination with Prescribers and Partners: Coordinates with prescribers, Ryan White clinics, case managers, DIS and hospital discharge teams. Obtains clarifications and new prescriptions and supports linkage and re-engagement in care.

Inventory, Procurement, Receiving and Storage: Verifies and signs all received orders and reports discrepancies within 48 hours.

Completes DEA 222/CSOS and maintains CS records. Oversees cycle counts, monthly inventory, expiration checks, recalls, quarantine and reverse-distributor returns. Monitors refrigerator, freezer and vaccine temperatures, DSCSA requirements and NIOSH hazardous-drug handling.

Delivery and Patient Access Services: Approves delivery requests and decides on the same day or next-day delivery. Ensures cold-chain packaging for refrigerated items, verifies courier manifests and resolves returned packages.

Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance and Records: Participates in CQI (Rule 64B16-27.300, F.A.C.) and reports incidents through the DOH IR system. Completes the daily presence log and attestations. Maintains HIPAA compliance, records and required signage. Prepares for Board of Pharmacy, DEA, HRSA, PBM and OIG inspections.

Technician Oversight and Customer Service: Provides professional supervision of technicians at assigned stations and coordinates lunch and break coverage. Precepts pharmacy students. Resolves patient concerns and maintains customer-service standards.

Staff Training on Pharmacy Operations and Software: Teaches pharmacists and technicians the pharmacy's operations: workflow, receiving, inventory, delivery, 340B, HIPAA and written policies and procedures. Trains staff on the pharmacy software (PioneerRx, including legacy QS/1 records), Provide Enterprise, wholesaler ordering and DSCSA systems. Conducts new-hire orientation and competency checks using the training manuals. Updates staff whenever procedures or systems change. Emergency Preparedness: Carries out the pharmacy and ADAP COOP plans and reports for emergencies or disaster duty when activated.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards and terminology used in the practice of pharmacy, including Florida pharmacy laws and rules (Chapters 465, 499 and 893, F.S.; Chapter 64B16, F.A.C.), DEA regulations, HIPAA, HIV confidentiality and DSCSA.

Knowledge of drug properties and usage, including the effects of drug interactions, with emphasis on HIV/ARV therapy, PrEP/PEP, opportunistic infections and common chronic and acute conditions, following current HHS and CDC guidelines.

Ability to evaluate drug therapy against set criteria through prescription review, final verification and documentation of clinical interventions.

Ability to monitor and coordinate clinical pharmacy services, such as drug information, disease assessment, medication management, patient counseling, immunizations and point-of-care testing.

Knowledge of 340B, ADAP and Ryan White requirements, and of third-party billing for Prime/Magellan, commercial plans, Medicare, Medicaid and cash patients.

Knowledge of the principles, practices and standards for inventory management and control, including receiving, controlled-substance records, expiration management, recalls, quarantine and reverse-distributor returns.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with patients, prescribers, staff and partners, including through interpreter services.

Ability to work accurately in a high-volume pharmacy, prioritize workflow, make sound independent decisions, and provide professional supervision of technicians and train staff on pharmacy operations and software.

Working knowledge of PioneerRX pharmacy software and program systems: Provide Enterprise, E-FORCSE, Florida SHOTS, VAERS, Cardinal Order Express, CSOS, LSpedia, InfiniTrax, the DOH IR system and Microsoft Office/Teams.

Ability to operate pharmacy equipment, including barcode scanners, label printers, counting and NIOSH trays, refrigerators and freezers with temperature data loggers, vaccine supplies, point-of-care testing devices and the cash register/POS system.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Active and clear Pharmacist License in the State of Florida

Preferred – Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Creole

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I novation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety‑sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

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Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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