Registrar
Washington, D.C.

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties® was established in 1976 as an autonomous division of the American Pharmacists Association. Today, BPS is the premier post-licensure certification agency worldwide that operates across the pharmacy profession to provide specialty certification of pharmacists. Most importantly, BPS is above partisan interests and establishes independent, objective standards that are applied in a psychometrically sound, legally defensible process.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT
Collaboration- We strive to produce meaningful products and services in the spirit of trust and partnership throughout the organization. To achieve success, we are flexible, adaptable, open-minded, cooperative, and inclusive.

Accountability- We strive to meet the highest standards of ethical behavior. Equity, integrity, transparency, and personal responsibility drive everything we do. We are good stewards of organizational and human resources, and we are champions for our members and colleagues.

Respect- We are committed to seeking to understand others’ perspectives and appreciating our differences; treating others with consideration, thoughtfulness, and empathy; recognizing, acknowledging, and supporting each other; being fair to and supportive of our colleagues; attentively listening, and communicating tactfully and sensitively.

Excellence- We strive to deliver high-quality, innovative, and best-in-class products and services that offer high value to members and stakeholders.  We embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
As the BPS Registrar, you will:  

• Receive, evaluate and enter applications for certification in BPS specialties.
• Ensure accuracy of records in BPS database system for all candidates and certified pharmacists
• Generate routine and specialized reports in BPS database
• Process and respond, as appropriate to telephone calls, facsimile messages, written, and electronic inquiries about BPS, application procedures, etc. 
• Compose, proof, and distribute technical and informative correspondence to potential candidates, certified pharmacists, Board and Council members, and other constituencies
• Organize and maintain files for BPS related to assigned projects.
• Serve as the BPS point of contact with the APhA Administrative Services team
• Provide administrative support to the BPS Board of Directors and Specialty Councils including but not limited to
• Maintaining rosters and email list serves the Board, Councils and Committees
• Maintain BPS quality management files and reports needed for NCCA and accreditation
• Assist with special projects as needed

LOCATION: Washington, DC – Hybrid, two days a week in the office (Tuesday & Thursday)

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
APhA/BPS may be the right fit for you if:

Experience and Education required:

• A bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, other relevant experience may be considered.
• A minimum of two years administrative or project management experience is required. Experience with quality management, accreditation and/or certification programs is preferred.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities required:

• Experience managing office systems preferred
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Excellent project management/organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple work tasks effectively with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly MS-Word and Excel) and other computer applications required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

About American Pharmacists Association

The American Pharmacists Association is the largest association representing pharmacists in all practice settings in the United States and is the only organization advancing the entire pharmacy profession. Our expert staff, and strong volunteer leadership, including many experienced pharmacists, allow us to deliver vital leadership to help pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians find success and satisfaction in their work while advocating for changes that benefit them and their patients. From our headquarters in Washington, D.C., APhA prepares members to thrive at every career stage and in every pharmacy setting with world-class continuing education, transformative events, unique practice tools, and timely solutions to complex challenges. We’re committed to helping them deliver outstanding patient care, receive due recognition, and work at a full scope of practice. APhA advocates to give pharmacists a voice in decisions that affect their future while promoting their undeniable value to health care teams. Our goal is to facilitate pharmacists’ delivery of the highest quality patient-centered care.

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