Salary: $86,987.10 - $148,421.75 Annually
Location : 38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: 0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
About the Position: The Pharmacist II is a second-level professional pharmacist responsible for providing pharmaceutical services in support of patient care and safe medication use at East Mississippi State Hospital. This position advises physicians and other health practitioners on medication selection, dosages, interactions, side effects, and appropriate therapeutic use, while also monitoring the health and progress of patients as it relates to drug therapy. The Pharmacist II reviews physician orders for accuracy and appropriateness, oversees medication dispensing processes, interprets pharmacy-related rules and standards, participates in pharmaceutical policy and quality initiatives, and may direct the work of Pharmacy Technicians. Reporting to the Pharmacy Supervisor, this position helps ensure pharmacy services are delivered accurately, safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable organizational, state, federal, and professional requirements.
What you'll need to be Successful: To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate strong clinical pharmacy knowledge, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to safe and effective medication management. The employee should be able to review and interpret medication orders accurately, communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare staff, monitor patient response to therapy, and maintain compliance with all pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. Success in this role also requires attention to detail, accountability, dependability, and the ability to balance clinical consultation, dispensing accuracy, inventory control, and quality improvement responsibilities in a healthcare setting.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires state licensure as a Pharmacist and 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacist. - Agency Prefers: Experience in hospital pharmacy, psychiatric pharmacy, medication therapy monitoring, controlled substance accountability, pharmacy policy development, or healthcare quality improvement is preferred. Experience supervising or directing Pharmacy Technicians and working within a highly regulated healthcare environment is also preferred.

Characteristics of Work

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits

Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts

Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Do you possess valid licensure as a Pharmacist?

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