Sunday, November 22, 2015

LA State Board of Pharmacy Hiring Compliance Officer

Job Description

Job Title: PHARMACIST--COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Agency: LA State Board-Pharmacy
Opening Date: Mon. 11/16/15
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 11/30/15 11:59 PM Central Time
State Salary Range: $31.21 - $62.33 hourly
$5,410.00 - $10,804.00 monthly

Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Classified
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana


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Job #76358 Job Title: Pharmacy-Compliance Officer
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

If you are unable to apply online for vacancies, you should use:http://www.jobs.louisiana.gov/files/forms/EmploymentApplication.pdfto apply to vacancies. You may fax your application to (225) 219-1041 or mail it to Staffing Division, Department of State Civil Service, P.O. Box 94111, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111.
Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the Application Status link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.


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Application received 
Your application has been submitted successfully.

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We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.

Evaluating experience 
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Eligible for consideration 
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Referred to hiring manager for review 
Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.

Position filled 
Someone has been selected for the position.

Position cancelled 
The agency has decided not to fill the position.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Kelley Villeneuve
LA State Board of Pharmacy
3388 Brentwood Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1700
Phone #225-925-6496
Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice pharmacy plus three years of experience as a licensed pharmacist. 
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To inspect pharmacies and other facilities where drugs are stored, sold, held, distributed, or dispensed.
Level of Work:
Advanced.

Supervision Received:
General from the Pharmacist--Chief Compliance Officer or other higher-level administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Regulatory over pharmacies and staff being examined.
Location of Work:
The Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from other professional Pharmacist jobs by the regulatory nature of the work in ensuring that permitted facilities and regulated individuals are in compliance with laws and regulations. 
Examples of Work:
Performs routine compliance inspections to assure that required licensing, permitting and/or certification are current, equipment and references required for operation are available and adequate, required records of procurement and disposition are available and accurate, drug storage areas are maintained securely and meet required standards, patient counseling services are provided, pharmacists' continuing education documents are available and appropriate, staffing is appropriate, and that the hours of operation are adequate.

Investigate complaints of alleged violations of pharmacy law. Performs detailed investigations to prove or disprove the complaint and produce sufficient evidence in an administrative hearing or court of law to document non-compliance.

Initiates, or assists with audits of all drugs received, dispensed, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of to determine compliance with record keeping requirements or to detect diversion of drugs. Prepare detailed written reports of all investigations and audits performed.

Provide expert testimony for adjudication of cases at hearings of the Board of Pharmacy.

Inspects and approves or denies new permit applications, changes of location, and changes of ownership of pharmacies.

Provide compliance guidelines and information to health care professionals, agencies, and the general public.

Perform emergency enforcement tasks such as seizing licenses or permits, collecting evidence, overseeing drug salvaging operations, disaster management, securing drug inventories following seizures/foreclosures, and assisting other enforcement agencies in apprehending drug law violators.

Assist in the monitoring of the activities of impaired pharmacists, students, or technicians for compliance with Board of Pharmacy orders, drug screening programs, aftercare contracts, and conditions of probation.

Assist the Board of Pharmacy's General Counsel in coordinating and presenting cases of alleged violations for Board action.

Perform emergency enforcement tasks such as seizing licenses or permits, collecting evidence, salvaging and securing drug permits, collecting evidence, salvaging and securing drug inventories, and assisting other enforcement agencies in apprehending drug law violators.

Prepares reports on inspections and investigations for the Board of Pharmacy. Supervises, directs, and assists with drug accountability audits and investigations.

Provide expert testimony for adjudication of cases at hearings of the Board of Pharmacy.

Assists in ensuring collections of all Board of Pharmacy ordered assessments and court costs.

Assist the Executive Director of the Board of Pharmacy in interviewing prospective permit applicants.

Prepares and presents case reports for candidates requesting reinstatement or reciprocity.

Assist the Executive Director in monitoring activities of impaired pharmacists, students or technicians for compliance with Board of Pharmacy orders, drug screening programs, aftercare contracts, and conditions of probation.

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