Job description
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, participates as a team member or team coordinator utilizing expertise in the area of pharmacy in inspections, certification surveys, and investigations in Long Term Care facilities to determine compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules. Specializes in the following discipline: Pharmacy.
Conducts certification surveys, licensure inspections, or investigations in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. Communicates on a complex level with others (internally or externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems or complaints. Testifies at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities. Completes inspection/survey reports listing deficiencies and prepares written reports supporting the actions and remedies recommended. Visit facilities to verify that previously cited regulatory violations have been corrected. Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and may assist in developing a plan to correct deficiencies. Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others for example; publications, assessments, and reports.
Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for other regional survey teams state wide.
Knowledge of pharmacology principles and procedures and of the laws and regulations pertaining to the receipt, storage, and dispensation of drugs. Knowledge of professional standards of patient care. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with team members and others. Ability to multi-task and track multiple activities with competing priorities.
Ability to work independently. Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to evaluate drug therapies.
Skill in operating personal computers and software.
Must be licensed as a Pharmacist by the State of Texas and be in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Surveyor Minimum Qualification (SMQT) preferred or must successfully obtain within the first year of employment.
Experience as a pharmacist.
Experience interpreting patient data and medication related needs.
Experience in a long-term care regulatory program preferred.
Flexibility in work hours required for this position. Job requires 85% travel. Requires some overnight travel and some weekends. Must have reliable transportation. Ability to use the computer for writing reports. All applicants selected for hire must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 97E, 230X, 95, MED10, 43PX. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.
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