Pharmacist 2026-02291

Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Step into a vital role at the Wyoming State Hospital, where your expertise in behavioral health pharmacy directly transforms lives. As a Staff Pharmacist, you are more than a dispenser; you are a key clinical consultant and mentor in a specialized inpatient setting. You’ll oversee the safe compounding and dispensing of medications while collaborating directly with providers to optimize patient outcomes. From supervising pharmacy technicians to mentoring the next generation of pharmacy students, you will be the heartbeat of safe medication practices across our hospital. Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck; it offers a lifestyle built on service and stability. Our total compensation package is designed to support your life both inside and outside the clinic. Unmatched Flexibility & Stability No Weekends or Holidays: Enjoy guaranteed time off, with a schedule that respects your personal life. True Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible scheduling options. Housing: Please ask about the potential for on-site housing accommodations. Comprehensive Benefits Robust Health Coverage: Low-deductible health, dental, and vision insurance. Generous Paid Leave: Accrued vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and paid state holidays. Secure Retirement: A state pension plan plus 457(b) options to build a worry-free future. Student Loan Support and Education Student Loan Support: As a state employee, you may qualify for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Tuition Reimbursement: We also offer a tuition reimbursement program to help with school debt. Education Support: Encouragement for professional growth, including time off and expense coverage to attend professional conferences, continuing education (CE) events, and certificate programs, as well as coverage for CE expenses. Impactful Service Direct Community Impact: Whether serving our heroes in Buffalo or youth in Sheridan, your expertise directly improves lives. Professional Growth: Join a stable environment that prioritizes skills-based development and modern performance management. Mentorship Opportunities: Ample opportunities to precept pharmacy interns and engage in skills-based development. Clinical Resources: Gain full access to professional pharmacy references and resources. Career Development: We provide time off and expense coverage to attend professional conferences, CE events, and certificate programs. Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / View email address on click.appcast.io / View phone number on click.appcast.io ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level. Prepare, dispense, and compound medications in line with policy and regulatory guidelines. Validate and verify prescriber orders for accuracy, dose, route, frequency, duration, indication, and potential contraindications. Monitor for allergies, drug-drug/food/disease interactions, adverse reactions, and appropriate utilization. Review patient medication profiles, consult with medical/nursing staff, and provide guidance on optimizing therapy. Maintain required records for controlled substances and oversee inventory, purchasing, and quality control of medications. Serve as a resource to healthcare professionals, pharmacy students, and state programs, providing clinical expertise and consultation as needed. Support program development and the work of the Department of Health’s Office of Pharmacy Services to ensure the best use of resources. Participate in drug effectiveness reviews and evaluate clinical evidence to support safe, cost-effective prescribing. Provide information and education to state agencies, legislators, and public/private groups regarding pharmacy issues. Ensure all pharmaceutical care meets standards for safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and customer service. KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of pharmacy. Knowledge of the basic premises of medical practice, pharmacology, and toxicology. Knowledge of Wyoming and federal laws that apply to the practice of pharmacy. Knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook). Knowledge of personnel policies and rules. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Pharmacy) Experience: 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Pharmacy) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Wyoming PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work. NOTES: FLSA: Exempt The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Wyoming