Pharmacist, Healthcare

General Description

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

• 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, and adverse reactions.
• Review patient medication profiles, consult with medical and 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 of principles, concepts, and practices of pharmacy; basic premises of medical practice, pharmacology, and toxicology;
  Wyoming and federal laws that apply to pharmacy practice; computer systems (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook); and personnel policies and rules.
• Education – Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Pharmacy).
• Experience – 1–3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Pharmacy).
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Wyoming.

• Employee may sit comfortably to perform work; occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, and driving an automobile may be required.
• No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

• FLSA:
  Exempt.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and 11 paid holidays each year.
• Retirement options – Wyoming Retirement System and 457B account.
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.