Pharmacist

HonorVet Technologies; California City (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a Pharmacist to manage and dispense medications for incarcerated individuals at the California City Correctional Facility. The role requires a Pharm.D.

and an active license, with 1–2 years of clinical or correctional pharmacy experience preferred. The pharmacist will ensure compliance with DEA/state guidelines, provide drug information to staff, counsel inmates, and collaborate with medical teams to deliver safe pharmaceutical care within a secure correctional

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed medications to inmates accurately and maintain inventory per DEA/state guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations and maintain proper documentation.
• Provide drug information and guidance to healthcare staff; review orders for safety and interactions.
• Counsel inmates on proper medication use and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and mental health professionals to optimize patient care.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Counseling patients/inmates

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist

Facility: California City Correctional Facility - 22844 Virginia Blvd California City, CA 93505

Shift: Days, 5x8 (Monday through Friday)

Start: 02/16/2026

Duration: 13 Weeks

Job Description

The Pharmacist is responsible for managing and dispensing medications to incarcerated individuals in compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations. This role ensures safe, effective, and ethical pharmaceutical care within a correctional environment, supporting the health and well-being of the inmate population. Secure correctional facility environment. Requires adherence to strict security protocols and procedures.

Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of clinical or institutional pharmacy experience (correctional healthcare experience preferred).
• Skills: Strong knowledge of pharmacology, regulations, and controlled substance management; excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work in a secure and structured environment.

Skills

• Medication Management: Accurately dispense prescribed medications to inmates and maintain proper inventory and storage of pharmaceuticals in accordance with DEA and state guidelines.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and facility policies, and maintain accurate records of prescriptions, controlled substances, and medication administration.
• Clinical Support: Provide drug information and guidance to healthcare staff, review medication orders for appropriateness, potential interactions, and contraindications.
• Patient Care: Counsel inmates on proper medication use when appropriate and monitor for adverse drug reactions and report as required.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and mental health professionals to optimize patient care.