Title: Pharmacy Policy Analyst

State Role Title: Pharmacist II

Hiring Range: $129,824 - $134,824

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as a Pharmacy Policy Analyst. The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the agency’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer Division.
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
This position is responsible for the creation, monitoring and/or evaluation of pharmaceutical-related policies, procedures and standards of care consistent with evidence-based, data-driven recommendations.
This position identifies opportunities for optimization of medication therapy to improve patient outcomes and create value for the Virginia Medicaid Program through: conducting pharmacy claims audits: analysis and interpretation of pharmacy and healthcare cost and utilization data; and using a working knowledge of federal and state regulations for the operation of a Medicaid Pharmacy Program.
This position requires a multi-disciplinary pharmacist who can collaborate with different Departments in the Agency and can work independently on special assignments as directed.
Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.
DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.
At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:
This position requires a Pharmacist license in the state of Virginia and a degree in Pharmacy.
Considerable work-related experience creating standards and evaluating reports from Medicaid Managed Care to ensure adherence to contract requirements on medication coverage and formulary management.
Considerable work-related knowledge and experience of federal and state legislation and regulations governing the administration of the Medicaid pharmacy benefit including Fee-for-Service, Managed Care and limited benefit programs.
Considerable work-related experience auditing, validating, analyzing, interpreting pharmacy and healthcare utilization and cost administrative data (e.g., medical and pharmacy claims) to identify opportunities to support Population Health, Health Equity and Pharmacy Quality programs, initiative and interventions.
Considerable knowledge/experience of systems/programs/computer software.
Considerable level experience meeting deadlines.
Considerable level experience with internal and external stakeholders.
Considerable work-related knowledge and experience in the practice of pharmacy in the retail community, long term care and other semi-institutional settings such as group homes and detox programs.
Requires knowledge of 340B Drug Program and its impact on the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:
Considerable experience with power point presentations and giving presentations.
Knowledge of pharmaceconomics.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E‐Verify Program.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking.
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.
If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.
Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804-225-4407

Email: askhcdtalentacq@dmas.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.