Clinical Pharmacist

**Position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act - G.S. 126**

This position is 100% federally funded

**POSITION IS A TIME-LIMITED, GRANT FUNDED FULL-TIME UNTIL – DECEMBER 2035**

Advancing innovation in cell and gene therapy through clinical and operational expertise. 

Position is housed within the Pharmacy and Ancillary Services Business Unit and reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy. The Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Clinical Pharmacist serves as a subject matter expert in implementing and managing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CGT Access Model and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) agreements. The pharmacist is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, executing, and monitoring agreements while ensuring alignment with federal requirements and program standards.

The CGT Clinical Pharmacist also provides technical and clinical expertise to support the Department’s operations, including maintaining the NC Select Drug List, monitoring pending and paid CGT claims, and reconciling rebate receipts tied to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) pilot. The role requires tracking beneficiary movement, evaluating outcomes performance, and preparing reports for CMS. In addition, the pharmacist partners with stakeholders to address program requirements, supports technology enhancements to ensure accurate claims and rebate processing, and represents the Department in discussions and presentations related to the CGT pilot.

About the NC Division of Health Benefits:
The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health, promote well-being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents, children, seniors, people with intellectual / developmental disabilities, and behavioral health, substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget over $27 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year, DHB ensures that more than 108,000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 3.1 million beneficiaries.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Compensation and Benefits:

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. 

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of professional pharmacy including retail, long term care, home infusion, mail order, specialty, and institutional.
• Working knowledge of trends, current technology, and standards of pharmacy practice. 
• Knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid. 
• Ability to provide oversight of areas of responsibility and to be able to effectively inform leadership of progress reports.
• Knowledge of the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program 
  
  

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.   For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
 

In accordance with Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously Justice System Involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.    (https://governor.nc.gov/executive-order-no-303)

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. 
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. 
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.   If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

NEOGOV Technical Assistance

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.  If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.