Pharmacist 1 - Unclassified

State of Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is seeking a full-time Pharmacist 1 to support its mission of helping adults with mental illness improve their quality of life through high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health services. The position ensures the safe, accurate, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services throughout the agency. The Pharmacist processes medication orders and prescriptions, maintains records of drug usage and cost, establishes drug quality specifications, and manages inventory and purchasing systems essential to patient care. The role also provides pharmacological guidance to healthcare staff and consumers to support optimal treatment outcomes.

The incumbent reports to the Chief Pharmacist and works a Wednesday through Sunday schedule. Applicants must hold and maintain current licensure as a Pharmacist issued by the State of Nevada Board of Pharmacy and current CPR certification at the time of appointment. Prior experience in a behavioral health, hospital, or clinical pharmacy setting and familiarity with psychotropic medications are preferred.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain current Pharmacist licensure issued by the State of Nevada Board of Pharmacy.
• Hold current CPR certification at the time of appointment.
• Have knowledge of current pharmacology, drug interactions, therapeutic uses of medications, and state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate skill in processing prescriptions, evaluating medication orders, maintaining accurate records, and managing inventory.
• Provide clear, accurate guidance to healthcare staff and consumers.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute effectively to an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Have strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a behavioral health, hospital, or clinical pharmacy setting.
• Familiarity with psychotropic medications.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify pharmaceutical orders and prescriptions in accordance with legal requirements and clinical standards.
• Maintain accurate records of medication usage and costs.
• Establish and monitor drug quality specifications.
• Oversee medication inventory, procurement, and storage systems.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, and consumers regarding pharmacology and medication therapies to promote safe and effective care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support medication distribution workflows.
• Contribute to the quality and efficiency of pharmacy operations within SNAMHS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed