Pharmacist, Corrections

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

This Pharmacist position is assigned to the Orange County Medical Clinic and/or Orange County Corrections Pharmacy units and assists with all pharmaceutical services including medication ordering, receipt, packaging, labeling, distribution and storage.

Job Description

General Functions:
This position is assigned to the Orange County Medical Clinic and/or Orange County Corrections Pharmacy units and assists with all pharmaceutical services including medication ordering, receipt, packaging, labeling, distribution and storage.



Work is performed under the general supervision of the Consultant Pharmacist or Clinical Pharmacist. Work is reviewed through meetings, conferences, reports and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments:

• Performs functions in compliance with all State and Federal Regulations regarding licensure and Pharmacy practice.
  
  
• Reviews prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
  
  
• Supervises the packaging of drugs and checks the packaging procedure and product upon completion.
  
  
• Supervises the data entry of medication orders by pharmacy technicians, verifying accuracy upon completion.
  
  
• Consults with medical providers as necessary regarding prescriptions
  
  
• Maintains a perpetual inventory of controlled drugs.
  
  
• Assists the Consultant Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist, and Director of Pharmacy in administrative activities as necessary.
  
  
• Assists in the supervision of the pharmacy technicians, providing input for performance evaluations, and providing counseling and disciplinary action as necessary.
  
  
• Provides drug information to clinical staff upon request.
  
  
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be license and registered Pharmacist in the State of Florida by date of hire.

Preferences:
Work experience in a hospital, clinic, or retail pharmacy.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 06/22/2026
Close Date:

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 025 - From $52.95 to $68.84
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

This position will work at the Orange County Medical Clinic in downtown Orlando and at the Orange County Correctional Facility.

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.