Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist jobs in Williamsport, PA

As a Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist, you will travel throughout the Commonwealth inspecting treatment facilities to ensure quality care is being provided to Pennsylvanians struggling with addiction and substance use.  These facilities range from hospital-based detoxification programs to free-standing outpatient programs.  You will be responsible for determining regulatory compliance and providing technical assistance to any of the 800 treatment facilities located across the Commonwealth.
 
Within this role, you will physically inspect facilities, conduct clinical and medical chart audits, and evaluate staffing qualifications to determine compliance with licensing regulations.  The Licensing Specialist then prepares deficiency reports that substantiate areas of non-compliance with the regulations identified during inspections and complaint/incident investigations.  This position also takes complaint calls and provides technical assistance to various stakeholders, including consumers, families, program administrators, and other professionals on issues regarding the interpretation of regulations, provision of services, and implementation of new program activities.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

 
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Field work may require irregular hours for early morning or evening inspections. 
• Overnight travel is required as part of this position. 
• Overtime as needed. 
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. 

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of professional experience gathering and analyzing information in a social services, human services, healthcare services, or law enforcement program; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training. 

Special Requirement:

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
 

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.