Pharmacist Board Inspector

Required Skills and Compentencies:

If you are the right person for this opportunity you will have the following knowledge skills or abilities:

• Practice of Pharmacy Understanding of concepts theories and practices of pharmacy with the ability to learn and interpret the broad scope of state and federal statutes regulations and guidelines that govern and impact the pharmacy profession.
• Compliance Inspect monitor identify resolve and provide education on state and federal pharmacy compliance issues and laws including prescription drug monitoring programs and ensure confidentiality.
• Analyze and Comprehend Statutes/laws rules/regulations policies correspondence and documents.
• Problem-Solving Understand problems use critical thinking to find effective solutions and exercise sound professional judgement.
• Customer Service Listen understand and find solutions for staff licensees and other customers/stakeholders.
• Good Written and Verbal Communication Prepare and deliver strong effective and professional in-person phone virtual and email communications with the ability to explain issues and requirements to staff licensees and stakeholders.
• Leadership Professionalism and Work Structure Provide leadership and management experience with strategic and operational planning skills; demonstrate professionalism in demeanor appearance and judgement; and work independently and within a team environment in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
• Attention to Detail Organization and Time Management Ability to work effectively under pressure multitask organize priorities meet deadlines and track and process correspondence/documents timely from multiple sources such as emails calls voicemails and databases.
• Technology and Programs Be proficient with computers Microsoft Office programs virtual meetings navigating websites and database systems with the ability to learn the Departments licensing database and the MPDR program etc.
• Adaptable Manage changes to technology programs procedures and work/project priorities.
• Stakeholders Attend various in-state and out-of-state pharmacy stakeholder meetings.
• Travel Ability to travel extensively around the state of Montana including Eastern Montana.
• Visual Communication - Skilled in developing professional presentation materials that convey complex information in an accessible and visually compelling manner ensuring audience understanding and engagement.
• Presentation Expertise - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in public settings by delivering clear engaging and informative presentations tailored to diverse audiences including staff leadership and external stakeholders.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The position of inspector for the Board of Pharmacy requires the potential to work in all weather conditions but also accommodates a flexible work schedule. This allows the inspector to schedule their work around changing weather conditions priorities meetings and other demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with a strong mix of the attributes listed in the above Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) in the practice of pharmacy with at least 5-years of experience and with current and/or previous leadership pharmacist-in-charge and/or other management experience are preferred. Candidates should clearly describe how their experience and education meet the identified KSAs and provide examples in their cover letter that demonstrate their qualifications.

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Be currently licensed as a pharmacist in good standing with the Montana Board of Pharmacy and/or by a board of pharmacy or equivalent in another state. The pharmacist license shall never have been suspended or revoked by any board of pharmacy or equivalent in any state.
• If not licensed as a pharmacist in Montana then licensure must be obtained upon hire.
• Extensive travel around the state of Montana is required including Eastern Montana. Travel to Helena is required to meet business needs. A state vehicle will be provided.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

A complete state application is not required; however you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as RELEVANT or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified Knowledge Skills and Abilities with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position including duties dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office.