Pharmacist - Prescription Monitoring Program Administrator

$78,042 - $120,037/Yr

State Of Iowa - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Des Moines, IA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Pharmacist to serve as the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Administrator. This role involves overseeing the PMP, conducting inspections of pharmacies, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy-related laws and regulations. The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will work from a home environment in Central Iowa and may travel statewide for inspections.

Responsibilities

• Administer the PMP.
• Process registrations and oversee the registration process, providing user assistance with accounts.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation for the development, implementation, and analysis of assessment, evaluation, and reporting functions.
• Develop and maintain data to assess the effectiveness and ensure compliance with policy, contracts, and grants.
• Review reports to ensure they are submitted timely and in accordance with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Authorize the disclosure of de-identified reports for statistical, public research, public policy, or educational purposes.
• Compile and organize data and prepare the annual PMP report to the Governor.
• Provide statistical reports to the director, as requested.
• Actively manage pharmacy dispensing records reported to the PMP to ensure compliance with all rules and laws; initiate complaints and investigations as necessary as a result of non-compliance.
• Participate in activities to educate professionals on the importance, purpose, use, and evolution of the PMP.
• Confer with other state and federal agencies on the appropriate distribution of controlled substances.
• Advise pharmacists, physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and other PMP users in all matters relating to pharmacy.
• Complete inspections, surveys, and audits of licensed pharmacies, drug wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors, and controlled substance registrant offices and businesses.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Pharmacist by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners.
• Proven track record of completing tasks on a strict deadline.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, supervisors, and both internal and external partners.
• Strong working knowledge of statutes, administrative rules, and professional standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the Iowa PMP.
• High level of comfort with computers and database-related software.
• Experience in data analysis and integrity.

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental, life, and vision insurance.
• Teleworking options after the first six months.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contribution.
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
• Employee Assistance Program for support when needed.
• Access to an on-site employee fitness center.
• Employee Discount Programs from various vendors.