DOPL Pharmacy Investigator

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Are you a licensed Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with a sharp eye for detail? Have you conducted investigations or inspections and enjoy problem-solving? Are you seeking a fresh challenge in an impactful role? If yes, apply today for the Pharmacy Investigator position with the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).

These positions may be in the office for training, and then may be able to telework up to three days per week (if eligibility requirements are met).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The DOPL Pharmacy Investigator position is a working level, Investigator II, Non-POST position. You are assigned a larger caseload of moderately complex cases that require less supervision than employees in an Investigator I position. Roles and responsibilities include:

Protecting the public from incompetent, negligent, unethical, and criminal practices of those licensed by DOPL and those unlicensed, working in regulated and licensed occupations.
Conducting investigations and inspections into allegations of a variety of inappropriate activities, rules infractions, or illegal actions.
Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines, etc.
Receiving, researching, and responding to incoming questions or complaints; providing information, explaining policy and procedures, and/or facilitating a resolution.
Maintaining detailed inspection or investigation records, prepares reports, and attends to other related administrative requirements.
Acting as an expert witness. Giving testimony and /or recommendations in court cases and/or hearings.
Gathering, preserving, and/or storing evidence; maintaining the integrity of evidence through the appropriate collection, handling, security, and chain of custody, etc.
Performing initial background and history research on individual(s) being investigated as well as screening, composing, and/or controlling sensitive data/documentation.
Conducting interviews to gather or clarify information.
Writing detailed reports based on investigation or inspection.
Coordinating investigative efforts with federal, state, and/or local agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Prior experience conducting fair and unbiased investigations/inspections.
Experience working in the pharmacy industry.
Hold at least a pharmacy technician license in good standing.

PREFERRED
Experience in Sterile Compounding.
Knowledge of the Utah Pharmacy Practice Act.
Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21.
Hold pharmacist license, in good standing.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex data and draw logical conclusions.
Proficiency in case management software and other database systems.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with diverse individuals.
Ability to produce clear, concise reports and documents, and organize information efficiently.
Strong Organizational Skills and Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Capable of working independently while maintaining a high level of productivity and attention to detail.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
The mission of DOPL is to protect the public and enhance commerce through licensing and regulation. To learn more about our division, please visit our website.
This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and great work-life balance. You can learn more about offered benefits here.

AGENCY
The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah’s professional and business community. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate and residential mortgage lending. You can learn more about the agency by visiting the website.

BENEFITS
Health Insurance – Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
Retirement – Utah Retirement Systems (URS):Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
Paid Time Off:Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
We have 12 paid holidays.
 

Supplemental Information
 

Job Classification: Investigator II, Non-POST (83151).
Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).
DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.
Please note, a position’s eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
As a condition of employment with the Department of Commerce, employees shall receive compensatory time off in lieu of payment in cash for all overtime worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) or similar activities.
Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.