Pharmacist (Staff Pharmacist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Kelly Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking federal agency dedicated to public safety and rehabilitation. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilize your pharmacy expertise in a secure environment, ensuring individuals receive the proper medications and guidance for successful reentry into society. With a focus on patient care and safety, you will play a crucial role in evaluating medication effectiveness and managing pharmacy operations. Enjoy a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits while making a significant impact in the community. Your contributions will help foster a humane approach to corrections and public safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job Security

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctoral degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide usage information to patients.
• Evaluate medication use patterns and outcomes.
• Plan and monitor medication programs.

Skills

Pharmacy Knowledge

Medication Dispensing

Patient Consultation

Clinical Evaluation

Medication Management

Education

Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy

Ph.D. or 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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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

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.

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.

AND

Medical Requirement:

Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors.

If applicable, Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

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