Pharmacist - Correctional Health Services

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 67,502 - 90,921; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

The State of Utah, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a licensed pharmacist for an in-office role at the Salt Lake City facility. The position involves dispensing prescriptions, preserving accurate inventories, and supervising staff to ensure safe, effective patient care.

Minimum licensure requirements include Utah Pharmacist licensure and a controlled substance license; prior pharmacy experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Utah Pharmacist license.
• Pharmacist Controlled Substance License.
• No disciplinary actions on license.
• Previous experience as a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescriptions and prepare medications.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians, externs and interns.
• Review and assist with pharmacy automation and inventory.
• Educate medical and nursing staff about medications.

Education

Utah Pharmacist License

Controlled Substance License

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Master’s degree

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $57.27
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | [e-mail]
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

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 pharmacy's different automations (DOSIS, Parata ATP2, and Pyxis ES). Our pharmacists also provide education regarding medications to medical and nursing staff 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

• Master's 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

Benefits

• 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.

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 [phone].