<p>Mission</p> <p>The mission of the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy is to regulate the profession and practice of pharmacy in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state of Louisiana by restricting the entry into the practice of pharmacy to those persons meeting the minimum qualifications for licensure and by monitoring and regulating the professional practice of its licensees to ensure their compliance with the laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy. </p> <p>Licensing Analysts with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy verify that applicants meet the minimum qualifications for credentialing. They also assist current credential holders with renewal, reinstatement, and maintenance of their credentials.</p> <p>AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:</p> <p>This position will be filled as by a current Classified, permanent employee of the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy</p> <p> </p> <p>Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.</p> <p>Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.</p> <p>Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.</p> <p>Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.</p> <p>Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.</p> <p>Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.</p> <p>Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.</p> <p>Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.</p> <p>Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.</p> <p>Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.</p> <p>Three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR</p> <p>Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</p> <p>Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.</p> <p>Duties:  </p> <p>This position exists to assist the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy with achieving its mission of protecting the health and welfare of Louisiana citizens. This is accomplished through a thorough review of an applicant's qualifications for the credential he/she is seeking to hold, in accordance with the Louisiana Pharmacy Practice Act and the Louisiana Administrative Code. </p> <ul> <li>Reviews applications for new credentials; may independently review applications for credentials. Upon satisfactory verification that all requirements have been met, approves and issues the permanent credentials, except those that must be approved by the Board or a higher-level staff member. </li><li>Recommends denial of applications where evidence is discovered that the applicant is attempting to obtain a license through fraudulent means. </li><li>Composes and types of correspondence concerning administrative matters on their own initiative based on approved policies and procedures.  </li><li>Performs a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks, such as telephone calls, answering or referring questions, correspondence, forms, and other documents using computerized word processing. Executes the processing of paperwork, recordkeeping, and tabulation of data.  </li><li>Assesses the urgency/importance of situations and takes appropriate action, and, in the absence of supervisors, ensures that requests for action and/or Information are furnished on time.  </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Appointment Type: Promotion Only: Applicant must be a current, classified permanent employee of the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy</p> <p>Career Progression:  This position participates in a Career Progression Group</p> <p>Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.   </p> <p>Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  </p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.  </p> <p>To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.</p> <ul> <li>Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted without completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. </li></ul> <p> </p> <p>Contact Information:</p> <p>For further information about this vacancy, contact:</p> <p>Kelley Villeneuve </p> <p>Louisiana Board of Pharmacy</p> <p>(225) 925-6496  </p> <p>kvilleneuve@pharmacy.la.gov </p>