PHARMACIST COMPLIANCE OFFICER

**This is a internal recruitment limited to current Maryland Board of Pharmacy employees only**

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MDH, Board of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD

The Pharmacist Compliance Officer is responsible for supervising the nine member Compliance Unit at the Maryland Board of Pharmacy. The Unit consists of two components; compliance and inspections. The Compliance component is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints about pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacies, and wholesale distributors; investigating those complaints and reporting findings to the Board based on Maryland laws and regulations and standards of care; executing and tracking Board actions; and monitoring the compliance of those pharmacists, pharmacies, pharmacy technicians and wholesale distributors with Board actions. The Inspections component is required to annually inspect pharmacies and biennially inspect wholesale distributors to assess compliance with Maryland laws and regulations, inspect establishments in response to complaints related to pharmacy and wholesale distributor operations; prepare inspection reports and follow-up on compliance with Board actions.

The Pharmacist Compliance Officer supervises the Compliance Unit Supervisor. This position provides leadership in the development and implementation of protocols and guidance regarding inspection and compliance activities. Reports the monthly and annual statistics regarding inspections and Board sanctions.

Pharmacy practice is a dynamic profession, therefore, the Pharmacist Compliance Officer provides recommendations for updating and revising pharmacy statutes, regulations and policy in order to keep pace with changes impacting the profession. In this role the position represents the Board staff in matters by serving on legislatively appointed workgroups, or task forces comprised of other health professional organizations, and DHMH officials.

The Pharmacist Compliance Officer must have the ability to assess pharmacy practice and care delivered to patients by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians which includes; define and assess therapeutic problems, identify drug interactions, and other appropriate practice roles to evaluate the work of pharmacists who are performing these functions.

The Pharmacist Compliance Officer must have a thorough understanding of all pharmacy laws and regulations and be able to apply this knowledge to monitor standards of care in a wide variety of practice settings. Written and verbal questions pertaining to the laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice are received daily with accurate, timely responses required.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and six (6) years of health or human services professional experience, including three (3) years at a supervisory or management level.

Knowledge of sterile compounding laws and regulations and Maryland Pharmacist license preferred.

**This is a internal recruitment limited to current Maryland Board of Pharmacy employees only**

This is a management service recruitment.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.