Pharmacist II

Pharmacist II

Salary: $86,987.10 - $148,421.75 Annually

Location: 38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9238-0372-20260622L

Department: 0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL

Opening Date: 06/22/2026

Closing Date: 7/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary $86,987.10 Agency Maximum Salary $148,421.75 About the Agency East Mississippi State Hospital is a state-operated healthcare facility under the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, providing comprehensive inpatient psychiatric, residential, substance use disorder, and long-term care services to individuals across the region. Through a multidisciplinary approach, EMSH serves a diverse population with an emphasis on safety, quality care, recovery-focused treatment, and person-centered support. In addition to its psychiatric services, EMSH operates specialized programs and nursing home services across multiple campuses, including Meridian, Newton, and Kemper, to meet a broad range of clinical and operational needs. EMSH is committed to delivering high-quality care while maintaining compliance with applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards.

About the Position

The Pharmacist II is a second-level professional pharmacist responsible for providing pharmaceutical services in support of patient care and safe medication use at East Mississippi State Hospital. This position advises physicians and other health practitioners on medication selection, dosages, interactions, side effects, and appropriate therapeutic use, while also monitoring the health and progress of patients as it relates to drug therapy. The Pharmacist II reviews physician orders for accuracy and appropriateness, oversees medication dispensing processes, interprets pharmacy-related rules and standards, participates in pharmaceutical policy and quality initiatives, and may direct the work of Pharmacy Technicians. Reporting to the Pharmacy Supervisor, this position helps ensure pharmacy services are delivered accurately, safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable organizational, state, federal, and professional requirements.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate strong clinical pharmacy knowledge, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to safe and effective medication management. The employee should be able to review and interpret medication orders accurately, communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare staff, monitor patient response to therapy, and maintain compliance with all pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. Success in this role also requires attention to detail, accountability, dependability, and the ability to balance clinical consultation, dispensing accuracy, inventory control, and quality improvement responsibilities in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires state licensure as a Pharmacist and 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacist. Agency Preferred Qualifications: Experience in hospital pharmacy, psychiatric pharmacy, medication therapy monitoring, controlled substance accountability, pharmacy policy development, or healthcare quality improvement is preferred. Experience supervising or directing Pharmacy Technicians and working within a highly regulated healthcare environment is also preferred.