Pharmacist II

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, TX is seeking a Pharmacist II to serve as Pharmacist-In-Charge for the Central Pharmacy Class A facility and to supervise staff across Class D pharmacies. The role includes training, guidance to Local Health departments, and leadership on drug programs.

You will coordinate the Drug Repackaging Program, ensure compliance with FDA/TSBP rules, and support disaster response efforts while working under general direction with significant independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist-In-Charge responsibilities for Central Pharmacy Class A.
• Supervise Class D pharmacies and allied staff.
• Train personnel on Pharmacy Unit matters.
• Provide guidance to Local Health departments' pharmacies.
• Lead Drug Repackaging Program collaboration with Pharmacist II.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pharmacist-In-Charge for Central Pharmacy Class A.
• Staff pharmacist for Class D pharmacies; supervise nurses, techs, and PAs.
• Train staff on Pharmacy Unit matters.
• Guide Class D pharmacies operated by Local Health departments.
• Coordinate Drug Repackaging Program with Pharmacist II.
• Repackage and relabel infectious disease drugs per FDA/TSBP rules.
• Plan and coordinate enforcement of drug laws across sites.
• Assist Unit Director and Operations Unit Manager on pharmacist matters.
• Respond to drug inquiries and assist in special projects.
• Provide leadership on healthcare policy, pricing, preparedness, and legislative issues.
• Work under general direction with initiative.
• Support DSHS disaster response efforts.

Skills

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Staff supervision

Pharmaceutical guidance

Drug repackaging

Policy & planning

Job description

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits:

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.

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Functional Title: Pharmacist II
Job Title: Pharmacist II
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Pharmacy Branch
Posting Number: 18327
Closing Date: 11/03/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Range: $8,488.33- $11,422.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 30%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1111 W NORTH LOOP
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 230X,43PX,67E,SEI12

Brief Job Description:

Performs highly advanced independent pharmaceutical managerial work by serving as the Pharmacist-In-Charge for the DSHS Central Pharmacy Class A pharmacy.

Serves as the staff pharmacist of the Class D pharmacies in the DSHS Public Health Regions (PHRs) including in-person and remote supervision of registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, physician assistants, technicians, and assistants, and carrying out the related aspects of provision of medications.

Trains DSHS personnel on Pharmacy Unit matters.

Provides pharmaceutical guidance to Class D pharmacies operated by Local Health departments.

Acts in conjunction with the Pharmacist II (9365 or 9366) in the operation of the Drug Repackaging Program.

Responsible for repackaging and relabeling infectious disease drugs and other drugs in compliance with the Federal Food and Drug Regulations and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Class A and Class D rules.

Plans and coordinates the execution of programs for the enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to drugs for all pharmacy sites.

Assists the Unit Director and Operations Unit Manager in matters that require a pharmacist license.

Responds to drug related inquiries, problem solving, and with special projects and research situations as needed.

Provides assistance in responding to drug inquiries for internal and external customers and with special projects as needed.

Provides leadership and expert consultation to DSHS and its Infectious Disease Prevention Section on issues and projects related to healthcare policy, healthcare system redesign, strategic planning, healthcare systems, pharmaceutical purchasing and pricing, preparedness issues, and legislative issues.

Works under general direction of Unit Director with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Participates in support of DSHS disaster response efforts.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular/predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy; performs other duties as assigned.

EJF1: (40%) Acts in conjunction with the Pharmacist II (9365 or 9366) in coordinating the operation of the Drug Repackaging Program. Responsible for repackaging and relabeling TB, STD, Infectious Disease Control and Hansen's Disease Program drugs in compliance with the Federal Food and Drug Regulations (FDA) and TSBP Class A and Class D rules and applicable state laws and regulations governing drug products. Conducts repackaging of medications using automated repackaging machines and drug repackaging and relabeling of medications into drug unit-of-use containers for Class D clinics. Approves and processes medication repackaging and relabeling orders using the Pharmacy Unit's electronic ordering and inventory management system, interfaced