Pharmacist

Evanston, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 8102 - 9002

Posted on: 05-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Staff Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care in an inpatient behavioral health setting at the Wyoming State Hospital. This role ensures safe and effective use of medications by compounding preparing and dispensing in accordance with state and federal regulations and hospital policies. The pharmacist also serves as a resource to medical psychiatric and nursing staff pharmacy students and patients. Daily responsibilities may include supervising pharmacy technicians consulting with providers on drug therapy and supporting safe medication practices across the hospital.

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / /

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 Healths 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.

Qualifications

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:

Bachelors 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

Necessary Special Requirements

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

Supplemental Information

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: 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.

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Staff Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care in an inpatient behavioral health setting at the Wyoming State Hospital. This role ensures safe and effective use of medications by compounding preparing and dispensing in accordance with...