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PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM CONSULTANT, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Health Care Services
United States, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026

Why Join DHCS?

 

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!


About this Role:

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Benefits Division (PBD) Chief, the Pharmaceutical Program Consultant (PPC) serves as the consultant for the Medi-Cal fee-for-service pharmacy and Medi-Cal Rx programs' Enteral and Medical Supply Benefits Branch. Provides professional advice and guidance to the Department's executive staff and other agencies on matters relating to the scope and quality of pharmaceutical and medical supply benefits under the Medi-Cal program. Assists with coordinating and delegating responsibilities for maintaining efficient operations by facilitating timely and accurate Medi-Cal Rx secondary review of Prior Authorization (PA) and Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) adjudications; and consults with, advises and represents the Division and Section in matters pertaining to program policy and operations. The PPC interprets and evaluates federal and state legislation relating to the scope of pharmaceutical and medical supply benefits under the Medi-Cal program and serves as the supervising pharmacist for the Pharmaceutical Consultants and Associate Government Program Analysts, in the Enteral and Medical Supply Benefits Branch.


NOTE: To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you do not have eligibility, you will need to take the exam. Currently the exam for this classification is not being given, however, if you are interested, please apply to this job control anyway.

 

Temporary Appointments may be considered for this vacancy, for candidates who meet the classification minimum qualifications. Such appointments may become permanent provided the selected candidate obtains a reachable rank on the associated examination.  Please see below for more information.

This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

 

This job control has been posted as "until filled".  Applications will be reviewed on the following internal cut-off dates until a hire has been made: 3/11/26, 3/25/26, 4/8/26

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM CONSULTANT, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-508729
Position #(s):
805-520-7964-001
Working Title:
Enteral & Medical Supplies Benefits Branch Chief
Classification:
PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM CONSULTANT, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
$9,056.00 - $12,467.00

This classification will also receive an additional Recruitment and Retention (R&R) differential of $2000.00 per month.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom.

  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Pharmacists License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

A current California Pharmacist License (valid certification of registration in pharmacy issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy) is required.  Please upload a copy of your license to this job control for verification of the minimum qualifications (MQ's).


Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

  1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Pharmaceutical Program Consultant, Department of Health Services (Specialist). See the Minimum Requirements section above.
  2. Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
  3. Submit your application package with all required documents, see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.

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