Pharmacist II

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas.

Location: Austin, TX (1111 W North Loop) | Posting Number: 18327 | Closing Date: 11/03/2026 | Salary Range: $8,488.33 – $11,422.16 per month | Pay Frequency: Monthly | Shift: Day | Full‑time | Travel: Up to 30% | Telework: Not eligible | FLSA: Exempt | Regular appointment

Benefits

• Insurance coverage and other benefits through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)

About the role

Performs highly advanced independent pharmaceutical managerial work as the Pharmacist‑In‑Charge for the DSHS Central Pharmacy (Class A) and as staff pharmacist for DSHS Public Health Region Class D pharmacies. Oversees drug repackaging and relabeling programs, ensures compliance with FDA and Texas State Board of Pharmacy regulations, provides pharmaceutical guidance to regional and local health department clinics, and consults on infectious disease drug management, 340B program, pharmaceutical purchasing, and public health preparedness.

Responsibilities

• EJF1 (40%): Coordinates operation of the Drug Repackaging Program with another Pharmacist II. Repackages and relabels TB, STD, infectious disease, and Hansen’s disease drugs per FDA and TSBP Class A/D rules. Operates automated repackaging machines, processes orders via electronic inventory system, manages bar‑code scanners, and oversees Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), quality control, and staff training for repackaging production.
• EJF2 (20%): Serves as Pharmacist‑In‑Charge for the Central Pharmacy (Class A) and staff pharmacist for Region Class D pharmacies. Supervises nurses, physician assistants, technicians, and assistants. Conducts on‑site compliance reviews, assists with annual in‑service training, develops formularies and policy manuals, communicates with TSBP on regulatory integration, and resolves compliance deficiencies.
• EJF3 (20%): Acts as consulting pharmacist for Health Service Regions and Class D clinics. Provides ongoing pharmacy information on drug distribution, security, storage, and licensing. Assists with inspections, formulary development, and staff training. Serves as pharmaceutical resource for local health departments and physicians’ offices statewide.
• EJF4 (10%): Consults on drug/vaccine purchasing, inventory levels, and medical supply requisitioning. Provides statewide drug information (storage temperatures, dosage calculations, interactions, disposal). Guides safe handling of medications, vaccines, and biologicals. Oversees receipt of refrigerated shipments, develops storage/shipping guidelines, and participates in hiring and acting management duties.
• EJF5 (10%): Provides high‑level consultation on