Pharmacist II - Clinical Pharmacist

Job Overview

Posting  
16155 - Posted
Health & Human Services Comm
- Pharmacy
- Healthcare Support
- Terrell Center for Youth
- Not Eligible for Telework
Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) - Salary $8,000 - $9,000 per month

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Pharmacist II - Clinical Pharmacist
• Job Title: Pharmacist II
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Pharmacy
• Posting Number: 16155
• Closing Date: 07/21/2026
• Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
• Salary Range: $8,488.33 - $14,356.00 monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29
• Shift: Day;
  Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Employment Type: Regular, Full time, Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Terrell Center for Youth, 1200 E Brin, Terrell

We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist (Pharmacist II) to support Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s patient care facilities. The pharmacist will plan and coordinate clinical pharmaceutical programs, provide consultative services, review medication orders, and lead pharmacy performance improvement activities. The role requires advanced pharmaceutical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently under the Director of Pharmacy.

• Plan and coordinate clinical pharmaceutical programs and activities.
• Provide consultative services to medical and other clinical staff, including formal written consults and patient interviews.
• Coordinate pharmacy staffing services and serve on rotating after‑hours on‑call schedule.
• Monitor drug therapy for therapeutic response, contraindications, interactions, allergies, and adverse reactions.
• Perform medication order review for appropriateness, cost effectiveness, and compliance with local policy, formulary, TJC, CMS, TAC, and agency regulations.
• Review and interpret laboratory reports.
• Develop and implement pharmaceutical education activities for staff and patients.
• Participate in pharmacy dispensing process and verify technician work.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute pharmaceutical performance improvement activities.
• Participate in disaster response, disaster recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation as needed.

• Pharmacy principles and techniques.
• Federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Psychiatric pharmacotherapy.
• Pharmacy computer software operation.
• Laboratory report interpretation.
• Written and oral communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email.
• Recordkeeping and documentation accuracy.
• Medication order review for safety and accuracy.
• Effective teamwork and relationship building.

• Registered as a Pharmacist with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Board certification or eligibility in psychiatric pharmacy preferred.
• Minimum two years of pharmaceutical work experience.
• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in pharmacy.
• Unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in Texas.

• Applicants must pass fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including CANRS, Nurse Aid, Medication Aide, and LEIE.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old; applicants for Waco Center for Youth must be 21.
• Flexibility in work hours, overtime, and extended hours may be required.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital vaccination requirements is mandatory.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with a disability during the hiring process. If needed, contact the HHS Employee Service Center.

Applicants may be required to pass background checks and other due diligence exams. HHSC uses E‑Verify and requires I‑9 documentation on the first day.