Director of Pharmacy

The MO HealthNet Division has an opening for a Director of Pharmacy within the Pharmacy Unit located in Cole County.

Semi-monthly salary: The current rate for this position is $7,252.97. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Job Location: This position is located at the Howerton State Office Building; 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO. All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Why you’ll love this position: The person in this position will work with a dedicated team of employees while gaining new and valuable skills. This is a responsible and independent position that will be responsible for coordinating system changes needed for ongoing maintenance and operations of the Medicaid Management Information Services (MMIS) system related functions between vendor and policy staff.

What you’ll do:

The Director of Pharmacy is MO HealthNet Division’s primary source of clinical pharmaceutical expertise. The director oversees policy and

processes around clinical editing tools, prior authorizations and clinical edits, Preferred Drug List, and performs evidence-based therapeutic class reviews. The director also evaluates clinical patient profiles to encourage appropriate medication utilization and to identify medical necessity and manages pharmacy advisory group meetings. The Director of Pharmacy interacts with key stakeholders on a regular basis.

The successful candidate for this position will lead the division’s policy management with regard to pharmacy and assist with related programs such as durable medical equipment. This position will deliver clinical support for the Clinical Call Centers and for MO HealthNet providers through review of requests for products and services. The Director of Pharmacy will also ensure clinical best practices are met in the development and application of clinical criteria. This position will work closely with division personnel as well as contracted clinical personnel and vendors.

Key Tasks: Ensure Quality Assurance and Clinical Appropriateness of Services, Provide Clinical Evidence for Reimbursement or Denial of Claims, Ensure Best Clinical Practices-Active Leader in MED & DERP Governance Groups, Create and Implement Medicaid Initiatives Designed to Create a Best in Class Medicaid Program that Provides Needed Services to Missouri’s Most Vulnerable Population in a Sustainable Fashion.

Advisory Group Liaison: Primary Division delegate responsible for presentation of clinical recommendations at Pharmacy Program advisory group meetings. Offers pharmacy program updates for budget and clinical initiatives, as well as specific edit criteria to the Rare Disease Advisory Council, Drug Prior Authorization Committee, and Drug Use Review Board for discussion and adoption by vote. Performs evidence-based therapeutic class reviews which are incorporated into the Division recommendations for the Preferred Drug List and Clinical Edit programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed Missouri Pharmacist who is currently in good standing . Five or more years of experience in community or hospital pharmacy as a licensed pharmacist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in federal and state laws governing Medicaid (Title XIX) and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP/Title XXI).
• Professional experience in pharmacy administration, managed care, or a large-scale clinical setting.
• History of collaborative leadership with the ability to present complex clinical and financial data to diverse audiences, including legislative bodies, Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committees, and provider groups.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: Angela Wilson at Angela.B.Wilson@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov .

Recruitment Area: All qualified applicants.

Application Deadline : January 9, 2026

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