Pharmacist Board Inspector

**This position is 100%25 remote with 75%25 being travel and 25%25 working from your home office. You will need to report to Helena once a quarter. 

Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at:

MISSION STATEMENT:
Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.

DLI CORE VALUES:

• Responsiveness
• Respect
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Cohesiveness

It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here.

BENEFITS:

Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great state here.

See our other incredible benefits here. These are some of our benefits just to name a few:

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana.
• 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Military leave: You'll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click here to learn more.
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click here to learn more.
• Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% %25 of your annual salary.  A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Click here to learn more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click here to learn more
• Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.
• State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.

This position may be eligible for a statutory 2%25 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2026.

*This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

JOB DUTIES:

Are you a pharmacist looking for an inspector position where you get to work with a great group of professionals who love what they do and are dedicated to public service? Are you looking for a work environment that places high value on customer focus, individual responsibility, continuous improvement, professional growth, and traveling around the state? If so, then you may be interested in the Montana Board of Pharmacy Inspector position within the Department of Labor & Industry. 

Essential Functions:

As a Pharmacist Board Inspector you will:

• Perform annual in-state inspections and prepare inspection reports for community and institutional pharmacies, limited-service pharmacies, outpatient surgery centers, wholesale distributors, medical gas facilities, medical practitioner dispensers, veterinary retail facilities, and veterinary certified euthanasia agencies. 
• Provide licensure verification for individuals and facilities licensed by the Board of Pharmacy.  
• Perform controlled substance accountability audits.
• Assist with Montana Prescription Drug Registry (MPDR) activities.
• Verify compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy, controlled substances, compounding, immunizations, dispensing, wholesale distribution, including supply chain track and trace requirements, and other activities, certifications, or endorsements as needed. 
• Cooperate with Department personnel and state and federal authorities on licensee issues related to inspections, compliance, complaints, compounding, diversion of controlled substances, or other license disciplinary matters. 
• Perform other inspection/investigational procedures as needed.
• Research, analyze, and answer technical and regulatory inquiries, and collaborate with staff to respond to licensees, state and federal agencies, other stakeholders, and the public. 
• Collaborate with Department staff on multiple regulatory and technical service offerings.
• Communicate effectively and professionally through written and verbal communications.
• Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned.

Required Skills and Compentencies:

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

• Practice of Pharmacy – Understanding of concepts, theories, and practices of pharmacy, with the ability to learn and interpret the broad scope of state and federal statutes, regulations, and guidelines that govern and impact the pharmacy profession.  
• Compliance – Inspect, monitor, identify, resolve, and provide education on state and federal pharmacy compliance issues and laws, including prescription drug monitoring programs, and ensure confidentiality. 
• Analyze and Comprehend – Statutes/laws, rules/regulations, policies, correspondence, and documents.
• Problem-Solving – Understand problems, use critical thinking to find effective solutions, and exercise sound professional judgement.
• Customer Service – Listen, understand and find solutions for staff, licensees, and other customers/stakeholders.
• Good Written and Verbal Communication – Prepare and deliver strong, effective, and professional in-person, phone, virtual, and email communications with the ability to explain issues and requirements to staff, licensees, and stakeholders.
• Leadership, Professionalism, and Work Structure – Provide leadership and management experience with strategic and operational planning skills; demonstrate professionalism in demeanor, appearance, and judgement; and work independently and within a team environment in a dynamic and evolving work environment. 
• Attention to Detail, Organization, and Time Management – Ability to work effectively under pressure, multitask, organize priorities, meet deadlines, and track and process correspondence/documents timely from multiple sources such as emails, calls, voicemails, and databases. 
• Technology and Programs – Be proficient with computers, Microsoft Office programs, virtual meetings, navigating websites, and database systems, with the ability to learn the Department's licensing database and the MPDR program, etc.
• Adaptable – Manage changes to technology, programs, procedures, and work/project priorities.
• Stakeholders – Attend various in-state and out-of-state pharmacy stakeholder meetings. 
• Travel – Ability to travel extensively around the state of Montana, including Eastern Montana. 
• Visual Communication - Skilled in developing professional presentation materials that convey complex information in an accessible and visually compelling manner, ensuring audience understanding and engagement.
• Presentation Expertise - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in public settings by delivering clear, engaging, and informative presentations tailored to diverse audiences, including staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The position of inspector for the Board of Pharmacy requires the potential to work in all weather conditions but also accommodates a flexible work schedule. This allows the inspector to schedule their work around changing weather conditions, priorities, meetings, and other demands. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with a strong mix of the attributes listed in the above Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) in the practice of pharmacy, with at least 5-years of experience, and with current and/or previous leadership, pharmacist-in-charge, and/or other management experience are preferred. Candidates should clearly describe how their experience and education meet the identified KSAs and provide examples in their cover letter that demonstrate their qualifications.

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Be currently licensed as a pharmacist in good standing with the Montana Board of Pharmacy and/or by a board of pharmacy or equivalent in another state. The pharmacist license shall never have been suspended or revoked by any board of pharmacy or equivalent in any state.
• If not licensed as a pharmacist in Montana, then licensure must be obtained upon hire.
• Extensive travel around the state of Montana is required, including Eastern Montana. Travel to Helena is required to meet business needs. A state vehicle will be provided.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as "RELEVANT" or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.