Pharmacist III, II or I

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 114,817,000 - 132,037,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state benefits

Health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement plan

Student loan repayment

CEU opportunities

Job summary

State of Oklahoma, at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, is seeking a Pharmacist I, II, or III to perform professional pharmacy duties including dispensing, compounding, and supervising staff in the Director’s absence.

The position operates 8:00am–4:30pm, with a 24/7 agency requirement. Compensation ranges per level: I $40.07/hr, II $41.51/hr, III $46.08/hr, with full-time benefits and state employment.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice pharmacy in Oklahoma (Pharmacist).
• Experience in dispensing medications and compounding is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to supervise in the absence of leadership.

Responsibilities

• File prescriptions and dispense drugs.
• Compound pharmaceutical preparations.
• Supervise pharmacy staff in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Dispensing drugs

Pharmacy operations

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Job Posting Title

Pharmacist III, II or I

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

III-46.08, II-41.51, I-40.07

Job Description

Pharmacist III, II, I

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.

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: 1/5/2026-until filled

Full-time

Hourly payrate: Level III-$46.08, Level II-$41.51, Level I-$40.07

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.

Level II- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma plus one year of experience as a pharmacist.

Level I- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

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.