Pharmacist III

State of Oklahoma; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK seeks a Pharmacist III to join the Pharmacy team. You will file prescriptions, dispense drugs, and compound preparations, with supervision of staff in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy.

Primary duties include ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance in a high‑security, 24/7 facility. Open to full‑time professionals with a valid Oklahoma pharmacist license and at least three years of experience, or a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences with licensure.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in Oklahoma with at least three years of pharmacist experience, or a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences with licensure.

Responsibilities

• File prescriptions, dispense drugs and compound pharmaceutical preparations.
• Provide supervision of the pharmacy staff in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Supervisory ability

Education

OK Pharmacist license

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Job Posting Title

Pharmacist III

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Forensic Center

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary $110,000.00

Job Description

Pharmacist III

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!

About us:

Come grow with us! The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. consumers.

About the Position:

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Pharmacy is looking for a pharmacist who would perform professional level work in filing prescriptions, dispensing drugs and compounding pharmaceutical preparation; provide the immediate supervision of the pharmacy staff in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy; perform related work as required. Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

Job Type/Salary:

• Open/Close dates: 9/24/2026-until filled

• Full-time

• Salary-$110,000.00

• Primary Working Hours are 8:00am-4:30pm

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, Ok/Pharmacy

• Vacancies: 1

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Level III- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma PLUS three years of experience as a pharmacist; or a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.

Great Reasons to Work with Us:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums

• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care

• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs

• 11 paid holidays

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year

• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

• Longevity Bonus for years of service

• Student Loan repayment options

• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

Drug and Alcohol Pre‑employment and Pre‑placement Testing:

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.