Branch Review Specialist jobs in Austin, TX

Agency Job Posting #: TSBP 24-027
Work in Texas #: 16527504

Opening Date: April 4, 2024

Closing Date: April 18, 2024

How to Apply
Applicants must follow the instructions found on www.pharmacy.texas.gov/careers to apply for this position. TSBP cannot accept resumes in lieu of the State of Texas Application.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) technical assistance work relating to the monitoring of data submitted to the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP). Work involves planning, developing, and conducting compliance reviews and audits on pharmacy-submitted data, pharmacist activity in AWARxE, and pending AWARxE registration accounts and providing technical assistance to agency staff and licensees. May provide guidance to others.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Works under the general supervision of the Prescription Monitoring Program Manager with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment within the limits of the agency and PMP Team policies and procedures. Work is subject to review by others, including the PMP Manager, General Counsel, and Executive Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities relating to the PMP.

· Conducts reviews, audits, and analyses of PMP data and AWARxE activity to ensure compliance with laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy and dispensing of controlled substances.

· Provides support and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of reviews, audits, and analyses.

· Collects and performs comprehensive reviews of applicable records, such as clearinghouse data, pharmacy records, and supplemental information.

· Monitors, summarizes, and documents findings in memoranda and final reports.

· Communicates with licensees regarding data deficiencies and provides assistance and education for compliance.

· Provides support for AWARxE registration and account management, including assisting users with issues and reviewing pending user registrations.

· Serves as a liaison to applicants, licensees, registrants, and the general public regarding the PMP and laws and rules governing controlled substances.

· Assists with the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to requests for program information and reports.

· May assist in the development of PMP Team policies and procedures relating to assigned programs.

· May collaborate with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems.

· May provide guidance to other team and agency staff.

· Maintains confidentiality of dispensation data and associated records.

· Determines work priorities and schedules times accordingly.

· Complies with all agency personnel policies, including regular attendance.

· Performs related work as assigned, including job duties provided in the SAO job description.

· May serve as back-up to other equivalent team staff in their absence.

General Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy and controlled substances; statistical analysis processes and research techniques; agency policies and procedures; practices of general pharmacy operations; and basic customer service principles and techniques.

Skill in the use of standard office equipment, computers, and computer software, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; and reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems and recommend courses of action based on the application of agency procedures; communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing; to provide guidance to others; to maintain confidential and sensitive information; to deal with professionals under adversarial conditions; to interpret and apply policies and guidelines; to manage multiple priorities concurrently and meet deadlines; and manage time efficiently and work independently.

Education and Experience Requirements

· Customer service or administrative experience, preferably in a health-related professional field.

· Experience in statistical analysis or research methodology is preferred.

· Experience in a pharmacy licensed by Texas is preferred.

· Experience in regulatory work or legal assistant work is desirable.

· High-school degree or equivalent is required. Graduation from an accredited college or university is generally preferred. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.

License Required: None.

Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration is preferred. If registered as a pharmacy technician, must possess a current registration certificate and be in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Environmental and Physical Conditions

Normal office environment. Tobacco free work place. Sitting and operating a personal computer for long periods of time. Correctly lift up to 25 pounds. Physical conditions will require a person with sufficient stamina to maintain a constant high level of concentration, frequently intense with many interruptions, for long periods of time.

Military Crosswalk

Navy: OS, YN, YNS, 611X, 612X, 641X, 712X

Coast Guard: OS, YN, OSS, PERS

Air Force: 8U000, 16GX, 60C0, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0, 88B0

For more information about this position, please go to www.pharmacy.texas.gov/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,584.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person