Chief Pharmacist (1st Shift) - Norristown State Hospital

Salary: $109,810.00 - $156,167.00 Annually
Location : Montgomery County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Norristown St Hosp
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 32720
Position Number: 00050072
Union: OPEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
Bargaining Unit: P5
Pay Group: ST11
Bureau / Division Code: 00210671
Bureau / Division: Department of Human Services/Norristown State Hospital
Worksite Address: 1415 Sterigere Street
City: Norristown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19401
Contact Name: Talent Management Section
Contact Email: ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

THE POSITION
The Chief Pharmacist position at Norristown State Hospital provides a dynamic setting where your leadership shapes essential hospital services. You will oversee vital pharmacy functions that help ensure patients receive the best possible care. This role allows you to drive improvements, support staff growth, and maintain high standards. It is an exciting chance to advance both your career and the agency mission.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role leads and coordinates all pharmacy operations that support patient care across the hospital. You will manage systems, staff, and compliance activities that ensure safe and efficient pharmaceutical services. As a Chief Pharmacist, you will perform the following duties:

• Pharmacy Oversight: Plan and supervise pharmacy services in alignment with hospital policies
• System Management: Maintain and update pharmacy computer systems and electronic records
• Fiscal Audits: Handle financial reviews, cost accounting, and pharmaceutical procurement
• Performance Review: Develop and maintain criteria-based programs that monitor service quality
• Training Leadership: Coordinate educational programs for pharmacy and hospital personnel
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure proper oversight of controlled substances under all regulations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Overtime as needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirement:

• Two years of experience as a pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a license to practice pharmacy as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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• Yes

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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid license to practice pharmacy as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to question number 2, please provide your license number and expiration date in the text box below. If you answered "No", please type N/a in the text box.
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Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience as a pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy (A hospital pharmacy could include places such as: General or community hospitals, Intellectual Disability centers, Rehabilitation centers, Nursing homes, Substance abuse treatment facilities, Health Maintenance Organizations, or Prisons)?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience and how many years of experience you have in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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