OPS SENIOR PHARMACIST - 64858627

State of Florida

1 month ago

West Palm Beach, Florida$44.90 hourlyContractPharmacist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

25th percentile — most Pharmacist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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Accepting this costs you $339k over 3 years

Posted 54 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join State of Florida as a OPS Senior Pharmacist – $44.90/hour – West Palm Beach, FL in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct sterile compounding pharmacy inspections and specialized cases involving sterile compounding.

Conduct trainings and give presentations regarding sterile compounding to investigative staff and licensees.

Conduct pharmacy inspections and specialized cases involving drug delivery systems within hospitals, nursing homes and facilities requiring permits.

Requirements

Where You Will Work: Office location – West Palm Beach, FL Main counties covered by office – Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St.

Lucie Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $44.90/hr

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Contract position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Florida in United States.

Key Skills

Computer SkillsData BasesCompliance Management SystemLicensing SystemLegal CodesCourt ProceduresGovernment RulesEnglish LanguageReport PreparationTestifyingSubpoena ServingAuditingSterile CompoundingInventory ControlTrainingConfidentiality

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OPS SENIOR PHARMACIST - 64858627 at State of Florida a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at State of Florida is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $44000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a pharmacist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($44k–$44k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Computer Skills, Data Bases, Compliance Management System, Licensing System, Legal Codes, Court Procedures, Government Rules, English Language. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The incumbent conducts routine and complex medical quality assurance inspections and investigations concerning alleged violations of practice acts under the Department of Health's jurisdiction, including specialized sterile compounding and drug delivery system cases. Responsibilities also involve pr...

Benefits package: State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan, Participation in state group insurance, Workers' Compensation, Reemployment Assistance, Deferred Compensation, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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