Southern Pharmacy Specialist (Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department Of Health Services (Specialist))

Job Description and Duties Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today! About this Role: The Pharmaceutical Consultant II (Specialist) (PC II (Spec)) of the Pharmacy Authorizations Branch in the Pharmacy Benefits Division, is the specialty level in this series. Provides consultation to physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, beneficiaries, staff members and other interested parties on the pharmaceutical aspects of medical care programs and health care delivery systems. Reviews, analyze, and monitor drug utilization under the Medi-Cal Program and serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs) and Medi-Cal Rx Pharmacy Prior Authorization Request (PAR) for the California Children's Services (CCS), Genetically Handicapped Persons Program (GHPP) and Family Planning Access Care and Treatment (PACT) Program. Serve as SME on fair hearing related processes. The PC II (Spec) is responsible for the overall management of the fair hearing process caseload for the Northern Pharmacy Section. The PC II (Spec) ensures that inquiries on pharmaceutical aspects of the Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Rx programs are addressed timely. Adjudicates a full range of pharmacy Medi-Cal Rx Pharmacy PARs and Medi-Cal TARs. The Pharmaceutical Consultant II (Specialist) qualifies for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be: $11,365.00. This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position. This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on 10/27/26, 11/13/26, 12/01/26 and selections can be made. This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Pharmacists License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Simple Application Steps If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps: • Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist). See the Minimum Requirements section above. • Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions. • Submit your application package with all required documents, see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below. • Once you have applied, take the Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist). NOTE: To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. Please visit the CalCareers website to take the exam for this classification: Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist).