N.C. Department of Information Technology · 6 hours ago
Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer
Wake County Wake
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $187K/yrThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of North Carolinians. The Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer will improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of pharmacy services, coordinate pharmacy efforts across multiple healthcare facilities, and provide guidance on pharmaceutical practices.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Improve quality, safety, and efficiency in the delivery of pharmacy services and utilization of medications
Support the Chief Medical Office’s vision to provide access to high-quality integrated behavioral, developmental, and physical health services with regards to pharmaceuticals across settings
Coordinate the efforts of the ten Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) pharmacies
Review medication utilization and current pharmacy practices to improve efficiency, patient safety, and quality of care
Organize and oversee the Executive Pharmacy and Therapeutics (EP&T) committee
Coordinate technical requirements and supervise aspects of the current Willow Pharmacy Information Systems (PIS)
Streamline pharmacy services across the health system to develop consistency
Manage health system pharmacy contracts
Provide recommendations and direction to the Chief Medical Officer for DSOHF on all matters that involve pharmacy and therapeutics
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of North Carolina
Preferred
Extensive background working with major electronic health record (EHR) platforms such as Epic Systems, Oracle Cerner, and MEDITECH, as well as pharmacy automation technologies including Omnicell, Pyxis, and Parata
Demonstrated expertise in medication management and pharmacy operations, including policy development, clinical workflow optimization, and service delivery across healthcare environments relevant to DSOHF, such as hospitals, substance use treatment programs, and long‑term care facilities
Solid experience handling third‑party medication billing processes, including Medicare Part D and other payer systems
Strong foundational computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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