Pharmacist Correctional Health Services

Pharmacist - Correctional Health Services

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary $57.27
Remote Work / In-Office In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter Angie Rhodes
Application Deadline 12/31/2026*

*This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage candidates to submit their application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacist
Correctional Health Service

Are you motivated a self-starter have a good work ethic Integrity and Character Then you may enjoy a rewarding career helping others with The Utah Department of Health and Human Services as a Licensed Pharmacist.

Our goal is to serve our patients with integrity honesty fairness and professionalism. Our shared values help us deliver on the promise of exceptional service. We expect and demonstrate a dynamic multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesion of services and delivery of quality care to clients.

Job Description

This role is responsible for filling prescriptions preparing medicines ordering/maintaining inventory overseeing the work of our pharmacy technicians externs and interns reviewing and assisting with the pharmacys different automations (DOSIS Parata ATP2 and Pyxis ES). Our pharmacists also provide education regarding medications to medical and nursing staff. This job as a pharmacist will perform duties in an institutional setting for Correctional Health Services.

Essential Job Duties

• A solid understanding of principles theories and practices of medicine.
• A knowledge of agency objectives organization structure and mission.
• An understanding of interactions and adverse reactions of drugs medications and their dosage.
• Consultation and/or expert knowledge

Supplemental Information:

• An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check pre-employment drug testing and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment e.g. working around operating machines working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals etc.
• 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.
• Licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Utah.

Qualifications

Minimum or day-one qualifications:

• Active Licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Utah.
• Pharmacist Controlled Substance License.
• You also must have no disciplinary or restrictions on your license to be considered.
• Previous experience.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Masters Degree or PharmD Degree

About the Role

Location
1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City Utah 84116
United States
Background Check Required You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required Yes
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information on Correctional health Services please visit our website.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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