Pharmacist II

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Functional Title: Pharmacist II

• Job Title: Pharmacist II Agency: Dept of State Health Services
• Department: Pharmacy Branch Posting Number: 18327 Closing Date: 11/03/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational
• Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Range: $8,488.33 - $11,422.16 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-29
• Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 30% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job
• Location Address: 1111 W NORTH LOOP Other Locations: MOS Codes: 230X,43PX,67E, SEI12

Brief Job Description

Performs highly advanced independent pharmaceutical managerial work by serving as the Pharmacist-In-Charge for the DSHS Central Pharmacy Class A pharmacy.

Serves as the staff pharmacist of the Class D pharmacies in the DSHS Public Health Regions (PHRs) including in-person and remote supervision of registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, physician assistants, technicians, and assistants, and carrying out the related aspects of provision of medications.

Trains DSHS personnel on Pharmacy Unit matters. Provides pharmaceutical guidance to Class D pharmacies operated by Local Health departments. Acts in conjunction with the Pharmacist II (9365 or 9366) in the operation of the Drug Repackaging Program.

Responsible for repackaging and relabeling infectious disease drugs and other drugs in compliance with the Federal Food and Drug Regulations and Texas State Board of Pharmacy Class A and Class D rules.

Plans and coordinates the execution of programs for the enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to drugs for all pharmacy sites. Assists the Unit Director and Operations Unit Manager in matters that require a pharmacist license.

Responds to drug related inquiries, problem solving, and with special projects and research situations as needed. Provides assistance in responding to drug inquiries for internal and external customers and with special projects as needed.

Provides leadership and expert consultation to DSHS and its Infectious Disease Prevention Section on issues and projects related to healthcare policy, healthcare system redesign, strategic planning, healthcare systems, pharmaceutical purchasing and pricing, preparedness issues, and legislative issues.

Works under general direction of Unit Director with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Participates in support of DSHS disaster response efforts.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular/predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy; performs other duties as assigned.

EJF1: (40%) Acts in conjunction with the Pharmacist II (9365 or 9366) in coordinating the operation of the Drug Repackaging Program.

Responsible for repackaging and relabeling TB, STD, Infectious Disease Control and Hansen’s Disease Program drugs in compliance with the Federal Food and Drug Regulations (FDA) and TSBP Class A and Class D rules and applicable state laws and regulations governing drug products.

Conducts repackaging of medications using automated repackaging machines and drug repackaging and relabeling of medications into drug unit-of-use containers for Class D clinics.

Approves and processes medication repackaging and relabeling orders using the Pharmacy Unit’s electronic ordering and inventory management system, interfaced systems, bar-code scanners and other system hardware. Coordinates repackaging and labeling activities using automated counting modules.

Prepares medication orders for shipment to clinics, doctor’s offices, hospitals, and other public health outlets throughout the state.

Serves on the Compliance Committee and Quality Control Unit (QCU) responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements for all license/registrations including the FDA registration for drug repackaging and relabeling.

Oversees management and monitoring of drug repackaging and relabeling production controls, processes, and equipment to maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for drug quality control.

Ensures all processing of drugs and components are properly documented and quality assurance steps are completed and maintained by all drug repackaging staff per FDA regulations.

In conjunction with Pharmacist II (#9366) and the Operations Manager, conducts on-the-job training (OJT) and GMP training for drug repackaging staff and ensures training competencies are achieved for drug repackaging production.

EJF2: (20%) Serves as Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC) for DSHS Central Pharmacy (Class A) and staff pharmacist for the DSHS Health Service Region Class D pharmacies.

Responsible for continuous supervision of Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Physician Assistants, Technicians, and assistants carrying out the pharmacy related aspects of provision of medication.

Performs statewide on-site visits and reviews to ensure that the clinic is following set policies and procedures. Assists with conducting in-service training at least annually for supportive personnel of PHR clinics relating to procedures and pharmacology of drugs contained on their formularies.

In conjunction with the clinic’s pharmacy and therapeutic committee and DSHS IDPS program management, assists with developing a drug formulary and a periodic review of a policy and procedure manual for the clinic pharmacy.

Communicates with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) relating to matters concerning the integrating of TSBP regulations and Class D pharmacy operations at DSHS. Performs problem solving when it has been determined by TSBP compliance officers that deficiencies exist.

Provides communication as needed from the Pharmacy Unit to the Class D pharmacy supportive personnel in the PHRs and Local Health Departments (LHDs).

EJF3: (20%) As consulting Pharmacist for DSHS HSRs and Regional Class D clinic pharmacies, provides ongoing pharmacy information to supportive personnel of PHR clinics, in addition to information about drug distribution, disposition, security and storage.

Advises Class D clinic pharmacies regarding licensing requirements and assists with the inspections for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Assist with the development of their drug formulary and policy and procedures.

Provides training to HSR program and clinic staff on Class D pharmacy requirements. As a pharmacist resource, provides pharmaceutical guidance and information to LHDs and physicians’ offices around the state.

EJF4: (10%) Provides consultation as needed to DSHS programs that purchase drugs and vaccines and assists programs in establishing and maintaining requirements for actual drug inventory levels and the requisitioning of medical supplies as required.

Serves as statewide resource for drug information including but not limited to vaccine other pharmaceutical temperature storage requirements, dosage calculations, drug interaction queries and drug disposal.

Provides guidance for clinics and public health offices throughout the state in regard to the safe handling and effective use of medications, vaccines, and biological products. Provides consultation regarding environmental or handling situations affecting viability.

May oversee the receipt and integrity of shipments of refrigerated vaccines, drugs, medical supplies and biologicals. Assists with the development of guidelines for proper storage, packing and shipping of drugs and vaccines and with the development of policies & procedures for the Unit.

Identifies and coordinates business process improvements with Unit staff. In conjunction with the Manager, conducts interviews and hiring selections of new employees for Pharmacy Unit personnel. Serves in an Acting role in the absence of the Operations Unit Manager.

EJF5: (10%) Provides high-level consultation and leadership within the Infectious Disease Prevention Section and the agency on topics such as health care system redesign, 340B, pharmaceutical purchasing and pricing, Class D pharmacy licensure, strategic planning for pharmaceutical and warehouse services, relevant legislative issues, healthcare policy, preparedness issues, etc. Serves on and leads workgroups and special projects on relevant topics.

Produces written reports and oral presentations. Other duties as assigned to include but not limited to; special projects, represents DSHS as needed at internal and external meetings and hearings; research and present findings of current issues.

Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of medical pharmacology, medical terminology and drug nomenclature
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and licensure regulations pertaining to pharmacy and public health.
• Knowledge in community, institutional and good manufacturing practices of drugs.
• Knowledge of pharmacology principles an