Pharmacist (Chief Pharmacist) - Direct Hire

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a licensed pharmacist to ensure safe and effective medication use within a federal facility. The role involves dispensing medications, advising health teams, and maintaining medication records to support secure, humane inmate care.

The position requires a PharmD or ACPE-recognized doctoral degree (or equivalent) and licensure in the United States, with at least one year of professional pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by ACPE or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and providing information on proper usage and side effects.
• Evaluating medication-use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals or managed care organizations.
• Performing administrative or advisory work for a medical facility's pharmacy program.
• Planning, monitoring and evaluating medication programs or regimens.
• Establishing medication-handling procedures for storage and preservation of medications.
• Researching medical literature to provide accurate responses to inquiries; maintaining medication records.
• Coordinating integrated pharmacy programs with other departments within the institution.

Education

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy

3 years graduate education toward Ph.D./Pharm.D.

Job description

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

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.

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

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.

Medical Requirement

Must be able to distinguish basic colors.

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

Applicant's qualifications background must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform the work of the position. Pharmacy work requires knowledge of the use, clinical effects, and composition of medications, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties. Qualifying professional pharmacy experience may involve, but is not limited to:

• 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).