Pharmacist (Chief Pharmacist) - Direct Hire

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Aliceville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons seeks a licensed pharmacist to join our medical services team, delivering safe, effective medication use to support inmate health and public safety. This role requires an ACPE-accredited PharmD/PhD or equivalent, U.S.

licensure, and at least one year of professional pharmacy experience, including dispensing and review. You will dispense medications, advise on therapy, maintain records, ensure proper labeling, and collaborate with clinicians to optimize medication programs

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by ACPE or equivalent.
• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to Ph.D. or Pharm.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners; providing information on usage and side effects.
• Evaluating medication use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals or managed care organizations.
• Maintaining all medication records required by law.
• Planning, monitoring and evaluating medication programs or regimens.
• Establishing medication-handling procedures for storage and preservation of medications.
• Coordinating with other departments to integrate pharmacy programs within the institution.
• Supervising staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Education

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy

3 years of graduate education toward Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR. See COLA and Locality Pay Rates in Nonforeign Areas for more information.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Education:

• A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

OR

• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, Ph.D., Pharm.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree.

AND

Licensure:

Applicants also must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

NOTE: ALL applicants MUST upload proof of current, active and unrestricted license for verification at the time you apply.

AND

Medical Requirement:

Must be able to distinguish basic colors.

NOTE: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must have a minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience.

Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

• Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and providing information to health practitioners and patients about proper usage of medications and side effects;
• Evaluating medication use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals or managed care organizations;
• Performing administrative, consultative, or staff advisory work for a medical facility's pharmacy program;
• Planning, monitoring and evaluating medication programs or regimens;
• Establishing medication-handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications;
• Researching medical literature and/or clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries; and/or
• Maintaining all medication records required by law.
• Experience in planning and providing a completely integrated pharmacy program and coordinating these programs with all other departments within the institution.
• Experience in determining that all medications are properly packaged and labeled.
• Experience in dispensing pharmaceuticals in accordance with proper procedures.
• Experience in supervising and directing subordinate staff consisting of Staff Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Technician's (which may include civil service and/or Public Health Service staff).

All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process prior to employment with the Bureau of Prisons. This process includes validation of examinations, licensure, education, internship and residency. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply.

All credit will be given for paid and unpaid work experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**