Pharmacy Operations Lead — Correctional Health & Compliance

FIRSTCLASS HEALTHCARE; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstClass Healthcare in Alabama seeks a Pharmacy Coordinator to support correctional healthcare operations, ensuring secure medication management and frontline nursing support.

The role requires collaboration across teams, adherence to HIPAA and regulatory standards, and proficiency with automated dispensing systems and EMR.

Candidates should hold LPN or RN licensure in Alabama, BLS, and prior experience in a clinical setting; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of pharmacy operations and inventory control practices.
• Proficiency in using automated dispensing systems and EMR.
• Knowledge of federal and Georgia state pharmacy laws and correctional healthcare regulations.
• Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing medications.
• Ability to provide proper patient care and adhere to protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.
• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with patients, leadership, staff, the public and external partners.
• Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity.
• Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions effectively and calmly.
• Ability to work effectively within a secure, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily medication doses for patients using the automated packaging machine.
• Maintain accuracy when filling prescriptions to ensure patient safety and compliance with protocols.
• Stock, maintain, and monitor automated dispensing cabinets for availability and security.
• Perform monthly inspections of medication storage areas on nursing units for compliance.
• Oversee and manage pharmacy inventory levels; order medications cost-effectively to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Prepare and submit purchase requisitions for pharmaceutical supplies.
• Maintain, update, and submit required pharmacy records and monthly reports for compliance and performance monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support goals and values.

Skills

Dispensing systems

EMR systems

Pharmacy operations

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Practical Nursing or higher education

LPN/RN licensure in Alabama

BLS Certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

FirstClass Healthcare in Alabama seeks a Pharmacy Coordinator to support correctional healthcare operations, ensuring secure medication management and frontline nursing support.

The role requires collaboration across teams, adherence to HIPAA and regulatory standards, and proficiency with automated dispensing systems and EMR.

Candidates should hold LPN or RN licensure in Alabama, BLS, and prior experience in a clinical setting; background checks apply.