Pharmacist

Salary : $101,753.64 - $113,068.80 Annually
Location : Lander, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department Of Health
Division: Life Resource Center
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: HSPH11
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Step into a vital role at the Wyoming Life Resource Center, where your expertise in behavioral health pharmacy directly transforms lives. As a Staff Pharmacist, you are more than a dispenser; you are a key clinical consultant and mentor in a specialized inpatient setting. You'll oversee the safe compounding and dispensing of medications while collaborating directly with providers to optimize patient outcomes. From supervising pharmacy technicians to mentoring the next generation of pharmacy students, you will be the heartbeat of safe medication practices across our hospital.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck; it offers a lifestyle built on service and stability Our total compensation package is designed to support your life both inside and outside the clinic
Unmatched Flexibility & Stability

• True Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible scheduling options.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Robust Health Coverage: Low-deductible health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Leave: Accrued vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and paid state holidays.
• Secure Retirement: A state pension plan plus 457(b) options to build a worry-free future.

• Student Loan Suppo rt: As a state employee, you may qualify for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Tuition Reimbursement: We also offer a tuition reimbursement program to help with school debt.
• Education Support: Encouragement for professional growth, including time off and expense coverage to attend professional conferences, continuing education (CE) events, and certificate programs, as well as coverage for CE expenses.

Impactful Service

• Direct Community Impact: Your expertise and service to our residents in both the Intermediate Care and Skilled Nursing areas of campus directly improve lives.
• Professional Growth: Join a stable environment that prioritizes skills-based development and modern performance management.
• Clinical Resources: Gain full access to professional pharmacy references and resources.
• Career Development: We provide time off and expense coverage to attend professional conferences, CE events, and certificate programs.

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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 maximizing therapy for each resident for optimal effectiveness with the fewest adverse effects while formulating cost-effective medication regimens.
• 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.
• Supervise and check all duties of the Pharmacy Technician.
• Support program development and the work of the Department of Health's Office of Pharmacy Services to ensure the best use of resources.
• Serve as Chairman of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, the Behavior Medication Review Committee, and a member of the Infection Control Committee.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Pharmacy)
Experience :
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Pharmacy)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Wyoming
Necessary Special Requirements
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

Supplemental Information
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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.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(HSPH11) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(HSPH11) Do you possess Licensure or are you eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Wyoming?

• Yes
• No

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(HSPH11) Please provide your license or certificate no. in the box below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

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• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
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• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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