Lead Pharmacist – Clinical Operations & Mentorship

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Los Fresnos (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Health Service Corps seeks a Supervisory Lead Pharmacist to oversee on-site pharmacy operations, supervise staff, dispense medications, manage inventory, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with clinical teams to deliver quality patient care.

This position requires licensure, CPR/BLS certification, USPHS eligibility, and a focus on continuous quality improvement in a detention facility setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and management of pharmacy in clinic settings.
• Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the U.S.
• Strong data entry and numerical analysis skills.
• Proficiency with office technology including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the provision of on-site pharmaceutical services at the facility, directing 1–2 staff pharmacists and guiding the pharmacy program.
• Dispense prescription orders per formulary and provide direct patient care for acute or chronic conditions.
• Provide pharmaceutical care, drug information, and therapy recommendations to health professionals.
• Counsel patients on medications, administration, and expected outcomes to ensure understanding.
• Manage pharmaceutical inventory including temperature control and monthly inventories of controlled substances.
• Collaborate with Department and IHSC leadership to coordinate medical services and improve health outcomes.
• Participate in quality assurance, audits, and development of review criteria.
• Report workload and expenses monthly to local HSA, Regional Chief Pharmacist, and IHSC Chief Pharmacist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Pharmaceutics

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacy management

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy + 10 years experience

PharmD + 5 years experience

ACPE‑accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ICE Health Service Corps seeks a Supervisory Lead Pharmacist to oversee on-site pharmacy operations, supervise staff, dispense medications, manage inventory, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with clinical teams to deliver quality patient care.

This position requires licensure, CPR/BLS certification, USPHS eligibility, and a focus on continuous quality improvement in a detention facility setting.