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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacy Inspector to join our team at the Virginia Department of Health Professions. As a Pharmacy Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of pharmacy services in the Commonwealth.

• Conduct regular inspections of pharmacies and other entities regulated by the Department to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Investigate complaints of alleged violations against health care practitioners licensed, certified, or registered by the Department.
• Prepare and submit thorough inspection and investigative reports.
• Collaborate with other regulatory agencies and stakeholders to ensure effective enforcement of pharmacy regulations.
• Provide education and training to pharmacies and other stakeholders on regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Recent, progressive experience conducting and participating in pharmacy-related inspections or investigations.
• Considerable experience with pharmacy-related skills and abilities, including resolving drug interactions, performing Drug Utilization Reviews (DURs), and verifying final prescription products prior to dispensing.
• Comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities related to inspection and/or investigative techniques, including interviewing, data collection and analysis of complex records and reports.
• Considerable, demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations, effectively and independently organize and manage time and assignments, compose clear, comprehensive, and concise inspection reports, and work as a member of a team effectively with and through others with considerable, effective interpersonal skills and self-direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with impartiality, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer with standard office software for report writing, information exchange, online research, and database management (to include electronic file management and queries).
• Ability to travel, including some overnight travel, to areas within the region in an efficient time frame based upon typical travel times and sensitivity of assignment.

• Experience working in a pharmacy environment performing duties as denoted above in a regulatory capacity.
• Experience working as a health care practitioner and/or current, formal work experience independently conducting various types of healthcare investigations, including but not limited to fraud; risk management; quality assurance; background checks; patient abuse; or criminal, civil and/or regulatory investigations.
• Working knowledge of health care/medical terminology in order to interpret health care records and communicate with health care professionals, and of federal or state health care laws and regulations.
• Prior experience working with administrative law.

As a Pharmacy Inspector with the Virginia Department of Health Professions, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, making a positive impact on the health and well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.