Agency Job Posting #: TSBP 24-035
Work in Texas #: 16576261
Opening Date: May 8, 2024
Closing Date: May 23, 2024

How to Apply

Applicants must follow the instructions found on www.pharmacy.texas.gov/careers to apply for this position. TSBP cannot accept resumes in lieu of the State of Texas Application.

General Description

Performs highly complex (senior-level) inspection work. Work involves coordinating and conducting inspections on licensed pharmacies and pharmacies applying for licensure to ensure compliance with laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy. Inspection work is conducted throughout the State of Texas but primarily in the region(s) as assigned by the Director of Compliance.

Inspection work is conducted throughout the State of Texas but primarily in assigned region(s). A designated home office must be based in the assigned region(s) ofEl Paso County.

Works under limited supervision of the Director of Compliance and Compliance Officers with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment within the limits of agency and team policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts inspections for licensed pharmacies, including facilities applying for a license, for compliance with laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy. Work includes:

• Identify and select licensees for inspection and evaluation.
• Documenting findings accurately in inspection reports and other required forms;
• Makes recommendations to pharmacy staff, including pharmacists and pharmacy owners, on how to correct violations and conducts follow-up inspections to determine compliance;
• Distributes reports and resources to pharmacy staff during inspections; and
• May collect samples of compounded preparations for analysis according to established procedures.

Provides highly technical information and explanations of pharmacy laws and rules to pharmacists, agency customers, and other governmental agencies.

Prepares, reviews, and evaluates inspection records and reports.

Prepares other written and electronic reports as assigned or required.

Reviews inspection roster and request for inspections to determine weekly inspection schedules to ensure pharmacies are inspected within performance measures as required by the Board.

Participates in the training of Compliance Inspectors and Officers.

Prepares and delivers presentations at applicable meetings, conferences, or events. May attend job-related training events and professional conferences and meetings.

May investigate complaints as requested and assigned by the Director of Compliance or designee. Work involves:

• Gathering and analyzing physical evidence and preparing written reports regarding findings of investigations; and
• Conducting joint investigations with other agency staff or agents of other regulatory agencies, as necessary.

May testify at hearings regarding inspection procedures, findings, and evidence, as necessary.

May present continuing education materials.

May assist the Compliance Officers in the development and review of team forms and procedures.

May attend job-related training events, professional conferences, and meetings.

Maintains confidentiality as required by agency policies and procedures.

Determines work priorities and schedules time accordingly.

Complies with all agency personnel policies, including regular attendance.

Performs related work as assigned, including job duties provided in the SAO job description.

General Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy; procedures relating compounding of sterile and non-sterile preparations; the principles and methods of field inspection and quality control; the basic rules of evidence; and practices of general and specialized pharmacy operations.

Skill in interpersonal relationships necessary to represent, present, inform, and persuade.

Ability to prepare reports; interpret laws and regulations; gather and analyze data; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and make presentations to groups of professionals.

Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and independently manage time efficiently while meeting team goals and deadlines.

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Skill in the use of standard office equipment, computers, and computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent is preferred.

Graduation from an accredited college or university is highly desirable. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Minimum of one year as a registered pharmacy technician is required, preferably in a community and/or hospital pharmacy in Texas within the last ten years.

Advanced education or varied work experience in public administration, business administration, law of pharmacy is desirable.

Previous experience or education in compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations, including the completion of an accredited training program is highly desirable.

ACPE IV Certification is desirable.

Prior experience in compliance or inspection work is desirable.

License Required: Yes

Must possess a current pharmacy technician registration and be in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and have insurability by the agency’s car insurance carrier.

Within the first three months of employment, will be required to complete the process to become commissioned as a notary public.

Environment/Physical Conditions

Designated duty point is personal residence. Must reside and operate from a headquarters located in a county as assigned or be willing to relocate. Work may require extended stays from designated duty point. The designated duty point must be in the assigned region or surrounding counties.

Work involves traveling by state-issued vehicle within assigned region and throughout the State of Texas, as needed, to complete inspections, including periodic travel to Austin Headquarters. Sitting and driving for long periods of time may be required. Work may involve overnight travel. Work may involve travel by commercial airlines.

State of Texas is a tobacco free workplace, including state-owned buildings and state-owned vehicles.

Work requires gathering of record and requires the ability to correctly lift and move up to 30 pounds. Physical conditions will require a person with sufficient stamina to maintain a constant high level of concentration, frequently intense with many interruptions, for long periods of time.

May work in the Austin office which has a normal office environment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this position description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Military Crosswalk

Army: 68R, 640A

Navy: AD, AM, AME, HT

Coast Guard: IV, ME, MST, BOSN, MSSD, MSSE, MSSR, OAP11, OAP14

Marine: 6016, 6017, 6033, 8012, 8056

Air Force: 1S0X1, 2A7X2, 2F0X1, 4E0X1, 8I000, 8S000, 8I100, 43HX, 86M0, 87G0, 87I0, 87Q0

For more information about this position, please go to www.pharmacy.texas.gov/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,363.51 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• El Paso, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road