NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitlePharmacy Consultant (NY HELPS) - 46727

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $90336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address Office of Aging and Long Term Care, Center for Residential Surveillance, Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance

90 Church Street

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Duties Description As a Pharmacy Consultant, the incumbent will participate in compliance of Nursing Homes throughout the Metropolitan Region. In this capacity, the incumbent will provide supervision of a multidisciplinary team during the onsite inspection process; review Statements of Deficiencies; survey work tools; surveyor notes and support documentation; review facility-developed Plans of Corrections; case summaries; participate on post survey revisits; assist in training related to topics such as medication storage; medication pass observations; pharmacy services; the use of chemical restraints; and unnecessary medications. Additionally, the incumbent will lend expertise to provide pharmacological consultation relating to medication and public health concerns to Center of Residential Surveillance team. Further, as part of a larger team, the incumbent will support larger Department initiatives by supporting emergency management activities and performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Pharmacy Consultant, G25.

Open-competitive via NY HELPS: A license and current registration to practice pharmacy in New York State, and two years of post-licensure experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in public health programs and/or healthcare project management. Administrative and program experience, including but not limited to: interpretation of Federal and State guidance for program staff, developing guidance, program policy and other documents, and preparing reports and correspondence. Experience reviewing how medications are stored, administered, and ordered, and how controlled medications are reconciled. In addition to reviewing for adverse effects and side effects of medication. Ability to formulate program recommendations based upon data analysis. Experience providing clinical expertise to others on pharmacological and public health concerns involving vaccinations and other medication related matters, as well as, written and verbal communication, and development and delivery of presentations, trainings, and reports are preferred. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test certification.

Additional Comments This position requires significant travel throughout New York State to areas that may not be served by public transportation. This position may also require occasional overnight travel. Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Training Certification is required within one year of the date of employment.

$4,000 Downstate Pay adjustment.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group, SM/PC/46727

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SM/PC/46727 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/PC/46727, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.