PHARMACIST I - PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON

Pharmacist I

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Under the direction of the Pharmacist-in-Charge (Pharmacist II), the Pharmacist I performs duties and tasks related to the provision of professional pharmacy services as part of the care team. The Pharmacist I verifies orders, prepares and dispenses medications, reviews patient medication profiles, and ensures proper handling and record keeping of drugs, dangerous devices, and narcotics in accordance with CCHCS policies, federal and state laws, and regulations.

Minimum qualifications: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a licentiate in pharmacy issued by the State Board of Pharmacy. (Individuals in their final semester of an accredited school of pharmacy or have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy may be admitted to the exam, however, they must secure a valid certificate of registration as a licentiate in pharmacy before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

To obtain list eligibility for the PHARMACIST I, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.