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Pharmacy Liaison Officer
Organization:
Ministry of Health
Division:
OHIP, Pharmaceuticals and Devices Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
5A012 - Social05
Salary:
$70,820.00 - $102,046.00 Per Year
Do you have pharmacy knowledge combined with audit or inspection experience?
Consider this opportunity with the Drug Programs Policy and Strategy Branch, Ministry of Health, where you will utilize your community pharmacy management expertise.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• Conduct on-site inspections of pharmacies and other service providers to confirm legislation and rules governing the dispensing, distribution, storage and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals are followed
• Review claims and payments to ensure compliance with legislation
• Prepare reports on inspections and/or operational issues
• Respond to inquiries related to the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) programs
• Represent the ministry at legal proceedings
Travel Requirements:
Requires the ability to travel to pharmacy locations in Central and Southwestern Ontario, including occasional travel to Northern locations. Some travel to the Toronto head office will be required.
The position requires the ability to travel in to various branch locations.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You have a degree in pharmacy and a Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists in good standing.
• Valid Class G driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
Specialized Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of legislation governing the provincial drug program.
• You have knowledge of pharmacy practice and operations.
• You have experience in community pharmacy management.
• You have clinical knowledge in pharmacy, therapeutics and pharmacology.
Auditing Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of audit techniques and procedures.
Communication, Interpersonal and Advisory Skills:
• You can articulate inspection findings and provide information about the Ontario Public Drug Programs clearly and concisely.
• You can prepare written reports, detailed analyses and recommendations.
• You can present findings and educate peers.
Analytical and Research Skills:
• You can identify abnormal drug utilization patterns, and prepare evaluative reports.
• You can research, assess and determine credibility/relevance of verbal information and documents.
Computer Skills:
• You can use computer applications such as word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
• You are familiar with the technology and software support systems used in community pharmacy.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - T-HL-170936/21
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 1, 2021 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
