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VitalCore Health Strategies
Pearl, Mississippi

Pharmacist

PharmacistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Part Time Pharmacist at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS! 8:00a-4:30p, two days a week.

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Pharmacist Position Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of

pharmaceutical services within the institution.

Pharmacist Minimum Requirements

  • Must hold a valid Pharmacist license in the state of Mississippi.
  • Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
  • Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
  • Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Pharmacist Essential Functions

  • Maintain all pharmacy records as required by Federal/State law and department policy.
  • Respond to emergencies and critical incidents at the institution.
  • Dispense all pharmaceuticals.
  • Recognize and report possible synergistic, antagonistic, or cumulative effects of drugs.
  • Provide consultation to staff regarding pharmaceuticals.
  • Check expiration date of pharmaceuticals and return/dispose of outdated pharmaceuticals and non-returnable goods.
  • Responsible for purchasing and inventory levels of all pharmaceuticals including over-the-counter medications.
  • Orient, instruct, and supervise all pharmacy personnel.
  • Maintain monthly statistical information and reports as directed by administration.
  • Perform quarterly inspection of aspects of pharmaceutical services and assist in problem-solving activities.
  • Attend training and meetings as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Part-Time

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for maintaining professional standards in pharmaceutical services, including dispensing medications and managing inventory. They must also supervise pharmacy personnel and respond to institutional emergencies as required.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Pharmacist license in the state of Mississippi. The role requires strong leadership, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to interact professionally with diverse personnel and government agencies.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dispensing pharmaceuticalsInventory managementPharmacy records maintenanceSupervisory skillsIndependent decision makingEmergency responseRegulatory compliance

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 53% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Pearl

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,524/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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