State of Utah Office of the Governor·Salt Lake City, Utah
The pharmacist is responsible for filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and overseeing pharmacy technicians and interns. They also provide medication education to medical staff and manage pharmacy automation systems within a correctional health setting.
Pharmacist - Correctional Health Services FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $57.27 Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Our goal is to serve our patients with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Our shared values help us deliver on the promise of exceptional service. We expect and demonstrate a dynamic multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesion of services and delivery of quality care to clients.
This role is responsible for filling prescriptions, preparing medicines, ordering/maintaining inventory, overseeing the work of our pharmacy technicians, externs and interns, reviewing and assisting with the pharmacy's different automations (DOSIS, Parata ATP2, and Pyxis ES). Our pharmacists also provide education regarding medications to medical and nursing staff. This job as a pharmacist will perform duties in an institutional setting for Correctional Health Services. Essential Job Duties A solid understanding of principles, theories, and practices of medicine. A knowledge of agency objectives, organization, structure and mission. An understanding of interactions and adverse reactions of drugs, medications and their dosage. Consultation and/or expert knowledge Supplemental Information: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check, pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening. Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. 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. Licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Utah.
Minimum or "day-one" qualifications: Active Licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Utah. Pharmacist Controlled Substance License. You also must have no disciplinary or restrictions on your license to be considered. Previous experience. Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: Master's Degree or PharmD Degree
Location – 1480 N 8000 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Drug Test Required – Yes Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include: Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency For more information on Correctional health Services, please visit our website. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
Candidates must hold an active Utah pharmacy license and a Controlled Substance License with no disciplinary restrictions. A PharmD or Master's degree is preferred.
Market context
Pharmacy technician roles in Utah typically stay active in hospitals, retail pharmacies, and other care settings that need licensed support for dispensing and compounding. Competition often centers on current Utah licensure, recent hands-on experience, and the ability to handle math for compounding plus the physical demands of the job. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of your technician experience before applying.
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