Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $111336 to $136413 Annually
Duties Description The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is seeking a pharmacist to complete Medication Regimen Review Services to maintain compliance with regulation 14 CRR-NY 633.17. Medication Regimen Reviews are required for those residing in certified Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) owned and operated by OPWDD throughout New York State. Medication Regimen Reviews are required for approximately 7,057 Individuals living in IRAs and approximately 445 Individuals living in ICF residences. Regulations require that Medication Regimen Reviews be conducted in ICFs on no less than a quarterly basis and in IRAs no less than an annual basis. Increased need for reviews may be required and requested in both IRA and ICF settings based on each Individuals medical conditions and necessities. Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy Services, this Pharmacist will perform statewide Medication Regimen Reviews in accordance with the scope of practice for pharmacy as defined in Article 137, Section 6801 of the New York State Education Law.
The primary duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Working within the framework of a treatment team providing services for Individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities and their
caretakers/families.
- Reviewing and monitoring statewide medication regimens.
- Ensuring that a review of a Individual's medication regimen is conducted on no less than an annual basis in Individualized Residential
Alternatives (IRAs), and a quarterly basis in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), or more frequently as needed.
- The medication regimen review shall include, at a minimum:
A review for potential adverse reactions, allergies, interactions, contradictions, or irregularities; related laboratory work shall
be included in this review.
An assessment of the Individual's response to medication therapy to determine if the medication is achieving the stated
objectives established by the prescribing practitioner.
Recommendations to the primary and/or consulting practitioner of any indicated changes in the Individual's medication regimen.
Determination of the need for a more frequent review depending upon the Individual's medical status.
Documentation of the review, findings, and any recommendations made.
- Providing technical assistance and guidance to DDSOO staff and/or community agencies about pharmacy medication policy and review standards.
- Other duties or tasks as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive: possession of a license and current registration to practice pharmacy in New York State.
Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
• Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the geographic differential and downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for Grade 25 ($96,336), Geographic Differential ($11,000) and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Geographic Differential and Downstate Adjustment is added to the job rate ($121,413).
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• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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