Job Description

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

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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

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