NY HELP Yes

Agency Health, Department of

Title Pharmacy Consultant (NY HELPS) - 85010

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 25

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

Salary Range From $93530 to $117875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Finance and Rate Setting / Global Cap, Rebates and Supplemental Programs Bureau/Global Cap Fee-for-Service Team

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).Minimum Qualifications :You must possess a license and current registration to practice pharmacy in New York State, and two years of post-licensure experience.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in managed care and/or pharmacy benefits management. Knowledge of pharmacy utilization management practices, formulary evaluation and drug rebate programs. Strong analytical skills are required in order to evaluate large amounts of clinical and/or financial data. Strong presentation skills. Comprehensive knowledge of Medicaid managed care and fee-for-service pharmacy programs including but not limited to clinical drug evaluations, physician and pharmacy billing. Strong organizational and follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Duties Description The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) is a program that includes Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), state Medicaid agencies, and participating drug manufacturers that helps to offset the Federal and state costs of most outpatient prescription drugs dispensed to Medicaid patients. This incumbent will function as a pharmacist within the Global Cap, Rebates, and Supplemental Programs Bureau within OHIP’s Division of Finance and Rate Setting (DFRS) in the tracking, analyzing, and responding to drug rebate pharmacy and physician billing issues.This position will be responsible for various functions within the Pharmacy Rebate Medicaid Program. Duties include but are not limited to:1) Track newly reported drugs and maintaining tables containing covered outpatient drugs2) Maintain the State's NDC/HCPCS Crosswalk 3) Periodically provide guidance and oversight to contract staff regarding new drug billing codes for quarterly invoices4) Review quarterly rebate invoices to ensure proper billing5) Keep record of newly terminated and bankrupt manufacturers6) Work with the State's contractor to guarantee timely and accurate invoices7) Serves as front line subject matter expert on physican billing

Additional Comments Microsoft Excel knowledge, skills, and abilities are a requirement.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...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

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Name Human Resources Management Group, SCD/PC/85010

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 Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/PC/85010 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/PC/85010, 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.