Pharmacist (Staff Pharmacist) - Direct Hire

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a pharmacist to join our team in the United States, focusing on safe, effective pharmaceutical care within a correctional facility.

The position requires a Doctoral degree in Pharmacy or equivalent education and a valid pharmacist license to practice in a U.S. state or territory, with the ability to distinguish basic colors as part of the medical requirements. Candidates must meet all qualifications by the closing date.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure in a U.S. state or DC required.
• Must have Doctoral degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Must meet color vision requirement.

Skills

Pharmacy licensure

Color vision

Education

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy

3 years grad 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2027.