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Staff Pharmacist, Pharmacy Health Services

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$101k-$151k

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Job Description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!

Department: Pharmacy Health Services- Student Health Center

Job Summary

Provides medication therapy management services, prepares medication for prescription fulfillment, supervises staff, performs inventory and narcotic control and tracks pharmacy financial records to ensure proper pharmacy functionality, support patient treatment and ensure regulatory compliance.

*Residency and or fellowship training or commensurate pharmacy practice experience required, and be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a pharmacist by the State of Mississippi.

Job Description

  • Interprets physicians' prescriptions and prepares and dispenses medications within regulatory guidelines.
  • Requisitions inventory and monitors controlled narcotics; may compound and manufacture specially ordered drugs.
  • Maintains financial records and generates reports as required by law to ensure compliance.
  • Ensures proper pharmacy functionality, supports patient treatment and ensures regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

Provides medication therapy management services, prepares medication for prescription fulfillment, supervises staff, performs inventory and narcotic control and tracks pharmacy financial records to ensure proper pharmacy functionality, support patient treatment and ensure regulatory compliance.

*Residency and or fellowship training or commensurate pharmacy practice experience required, and be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a pharmacist by the State of Mississippi.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Relevant experience | 6 Years | Required

Compensation

$100,547.20 - $150,800.00

Interview Requirement

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist provides medication therapy management, prepares prescriptions, and ensures regulatory compliance within the pharmacy. They are also responsible for supervising staff, managing inventory, and maintaining financial records for the department.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least 6 years of relevant experience. A valid pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure in the State of Mississippi is required, along with residency or fellowship training.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff supervisionInventory controlCompoundingDrug manufacturingPatient treatment support

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k 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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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,286 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in University

Residents’ average commute
9 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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