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State of Oklahoma
Vinita, Oklahoma

Pharmacist III

PharmacistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k

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Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

  • Job Posting Title
  • Pharmacist III
  • Agency
  • 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
  • Supervisory Organization
  • Oklahoma Forensic Center

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

  • Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
  • Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
  • Full/Part-Time
  • Full time
  • Job Type
  • Regular

Compensation

Salary $110,000.00

Job Description

Pharmacist III

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I. C. A. R. E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!

About Us

Come grow with us! The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. consumers.

About the Position

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Pharmacy is looking for a pharmacist who would perform professional level work in filing prescriptions, dispensing drugs and compounding pharmaceutical preparation; provide the immediate supervision of the pharmacy staff in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy; perform related work as required. Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

Job Type/Salary

  • Open/Close dates: 9/24/2026-until filled
  • Full-time
  • Salary-$110,000.00
  • Primary Working Hours are 8:00am-4:30pm
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, Ok/Pharmacy
  • Vacancies: 1

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Level III- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma PLUS three years of experience as a pharmacist; or a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma.

Special Requirements

Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.

Great Reasons to Work with Us

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

  • Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
  • Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
  • Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
  • Longevity Bonus for years of service
  • Student Loan repayment options

Training Opportunities for CEU Requirements

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

  • Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
  • The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will perform professional duties including filing prescriptions, dispensing medications, and compounding pharmaceutical preparations. They will also provide immediate supervision of pharmacy staff in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma and possess at least three years of experience as a pharmacist. Alternatively, a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences combined with a valid Oklahoma pharmacy license is accepted.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Prescription filingDrug dispensingPharmacy staff supervisionClinical pharmacyForensic pharmacyMedication management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 48% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

2.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Vinita

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Median resident rent
$828/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About State of Oklahoma

Government Administration
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

State paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums
Health insurance with no pre-existing condition exclusions
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
Employee assistance program
Health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days vacation first year
15 days sick leave first year