Director of Pharmacy (HCA/MAD #10111741)

$60.36 - $96.58 Hourly

$125,555 - $200,888 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HO

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Director of Pharmacy will:

• Supervise the other pharmacists in the division and oversee the strategy and operations of the pharmacy program;
• Oversee the roll-out of the aligned preferred drug list;
• Stand-up any value based contracting the state chooses to participate.

How does it get done?

The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for:

• Communicating with stakeholders about the pharmacy program, including community pharmacies;
• Overseeing contract requirements in the managed care contract and ensuring compliance by Managed Care Organization (MCO) partners;
• Rolling out the aligned preferred drug list;
• Providing pharmacy analysis of legislative bills;
• Supervising other pharmacists within the division;
• Overseeing Preferred Drug List (PDL) vendor contract.

Who are the customers?

• Medicaid division and their members.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has:

• A strong public health background;
• Experience working with Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and clinical responsibilities;
• Experience with supervision and training.

Minimum Qualification

Licensure as a Pharmacist with NM Board of Pharmacy and six (6) years of experience as a Licensed Pharmacist and two (2) years of management experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

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Working Conditions

Must possess and maintain valid driver's license.

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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa (505) 690-9920. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.