Under general direction,
an employee in this class is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing
the implementation of programs for pharmaceutical services and medical support
services for the Department of Health Services.
The incumbent exercises a considerable amount of independent judgment
and initiative in developing and implementing comprehensive and coordinated
programs for proper drug distribution and medical support services to various
sections of the Department of Health Services. The incumbent is responsible for
managing all bioterrorism initiatives as entrusted by the Federal government,
and acts as the first responder in cases of pharmaceutical emergencies. The incumbent will be required to serve, and
register with the New York State Board of Pharmacy, as the Supervising
Pharmacist for the Department of Health Services pursuant to New York State
Law. Work is performed under the general
direction of an administrative supervisor and is reviewed through conferences
and written reports. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and
clerical staff members. Does related work
as required.
Supervises all Pharmacists I and II for the
Department of Health Services.
Develops methods, policies and procedures for the
proper functioning of the pharmacy programs and medical support services;
Conducts cost studies and evaluation of
pharmaceuticals for the programs and effects cost-saving measures by review and
analysis of the items used;
Supervises the Department’s central pharmacy, serving
as the Supervising Pharmacist pursuant to NYS Law; acts as the consultant
pharmacist for all of the Department’s health facilities and programs;
Interprets and implements New York State regulations
pertaining to all registered pharmacies;
Supervises Bioterrorism response in conjunction with
Federal and State agencies; ensuring that antibiotics are prepared and ready
for possible terror attacks or communicable disease outbreaks, i.e., anthrax,
small pox, and such;
Trained as a trusted agent for the Federal government
to contain small pox vaccine and conduct small pox vaccination clinics as
needed;
Develops and maintains systems of purchasing requests
for pharmaceuticals and related medical supplies;
Prepares all reports required by federal and state
regulations (i.e. inventory of controlled substances);
Processes required NYS licensing and federal
registration renewals with respect to pharmaceuticals for county operated
health centers;
Develops and maintains systems and procedures for the
proper handling, storage and utilization of pharmaceuticals;
Maintains current reference literature of medical
supply items.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive
knowledge of the principles and practices of public health administration and
pharmacy; comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws regulating the
practice of pharmacy; thorough knowledge of the trends, developments and
current literature in the fields of pharmacy, medical support services and
homeland security; ability to develop systems and procedures governing the
dispensing of drugs; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other professional health personnel, working staff,
government entities and the public; ability to evaluate the effectiveness of
the pharmacy; ability to analyze and evaluate complex data and to make
practical recommendations concerning the solutions; ability to express oneself
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized
accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy,
and four (4) years of experience as a Licensed Pharmacist, two (2) years of
which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Promotional
Two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacist II.
At the time of appointment and
during employment in this title, candidates must possess a valid Pharmacist
License issued by New York State.
R 06/07/19
Competitive