Correctional Pharmacist - Sacramento, CA (Mon-Fri)

AvaMed, Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is recruiting a Pharmacist for a full-time assignment at the correctional facility in Sacramento, CA. The role requires an active California Pharmacist license and entails reviewing prescriptions, ensuring formulary compliance, and dispensing medications under supervision.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with a 40-hour work week. Compensation is $65 per hour, and staff operate under the Pharmacist-in-Charge and facility leadership.

Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacist license required.
• Full-time availability at Sacramento facility.
• Experience in correctional pharmacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify prescription/medication orders for completeness and legality.
• Assess orders against patient profiles for interactions, dosing, and formulary compliance.
• Prepare, dispense and check medications and IV admixtures as required.
• Enter orders, labels and maintain accurate pharmacy records.
• Provide consultations to medical staff and discharge planning as needed.
• Supervise and train pharmacy technicians; maintain records of drugs and poisons as required by law.
• Assist in preparation of drug requisitions and optimize delivery systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pharmacist-in-Charge.

Education

California Pharmacist License

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is recruiting a Pharmacist for a full-time assignment at the correctional facility in Sacramento, CA. The role requires an active California Pharmacist license and entails reviewing prescriptions, ensuring formulary compliance, and dispensing medications under supervision.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with a 40-hour work week. Compensation is $65 per hour, and staff operate under the Pharmacist-in-Charge and facility leadership.