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Staff Pharmacist

Virginia.gov
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Aug 2025
💰 $128,718/yr

About the role

Title: Staff Pharmacist

State Role Title: Pharmacist II

Hiring Range: Competitive salary starting at $128,718, with additional consideration based on your experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Pharmacist II who will provide pharmaceutical services in a timely and professional manner utilizing the highest standards that departmental resources provide, which include medication distribution and monitoring of drug usage; filling and dispensing medications using One Mind EMR/Cerner pharmacy software; supervising of Technicians/Support Staff; and the use of iPack repackaging equipment and BD Pyxis ES Server and Medstation.

The Pharmacist II will also be responsible for packaging as well as verifying technician packaged medication using iPack equipment; drug reviews, evaluations, projects, and clinical Interventions; cooperation and teamwork; and participating in After Hours Pharmacy On-Call Services.

This position is eligible for:

- retirement with cash match
- paid time off
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance

Minimum Qualifications

- current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- B.S Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy
- prior experience as a pharmacist in a hospital or retail setting

Additional Considerations

- Bilingual
- Veteran or spouse of veteran
- Good typing/computer skills and organizational ability

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Western State Hospital is a tobacco free facility in all state buildings and on facility grounds. Submit a completed state application online at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/. if assistance is needed, contact by email Samantha.Leep@dbhds.virginia.gov. To apply for a job, you must make sure that your online application is complete. MISSING INFORMATION IS AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION AND WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please make sure all telephone numbers/addresses are current and up-to-date. REMEMBER YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER. You have not completed applying for this position until you receive a confirmation number. If you are connected to a printer, print the confirmation number so that you can track the progress of your application and click on OK. If you are not connected to a printer, write down the confirmation number and then click on OK. Reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview processes are available upon request to persons with disabilities per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. WSH is an EEO compliance facility.

In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires and contract workers, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

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