Pharmacist 2025-02116 at State of Wyoming – Evanston, Wyoming

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

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / brenda.hales@wyo.gov / 307-677-5951
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• 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, adverse reactions, and appropriate utilization.
• Review patient medication profiles, consult with medical/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:

• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of pharmacy.
• Knowledge of the basic premises of medical practice, pharmacology, and toxicology.
• Knowledge of Wyoming and federal laws that apply to the practice of pharmacy.
• Knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook).
• Knowledge of personnel policies and rules.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

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