Staff Pharmacist – Clinic Verification & Compliance

Amentum; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to support the DHS/ICE contract at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas. The role oversees verification of prescriptions, supervises technicians, and ensures compliance with federal, state, DEA and USP standards.

Responsibilities include inventory management, non-sterile compounding per USP 795, and coordination with providers to ensure timely medication access. Requires Pharm.D. and active license, with rotation shifts in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active unrestricted Pharmacist (RPh) License.
• Working knowledge of USP 795 non-sterile compounding standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Responsibilities

• Verify new and refill prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and safety, including dose indication, drug interactions, allergies, and duplicate therapy.
• Confirm prescriber authenticity and DEA registration for controlled substance orders.
• Apply clinical judgment to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to dispensing.
• Contact prescribers directly to clarify ambiguous, incomplete, or clinically questionable orders.
• Escalate high risk or unresolved orders per pharmacy protocol.
• Dispenses one-time and as-needed doses to support clinic visits and urgent patient needs.
• Coordinates with clinic providers to ensure timely medication availability for same day or unscheduled encounters.
• Maintains documentation for one-time dose dispensing distinct from standard workflows.
• Monitors prior authorization requests and formulary conflicts.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
• Maintains documentation in accordance with federal and state pharmacy law, DEA regulations, and USP 795 standards.
• Ensures controlled substance handling, recordkeeping and reporting meet all applicable requirements.
• Supports readiness for board inspections and internal audits.
• Reports adverse events and medication errors per facility policy.

Skills

Pharm.D.

RPh license

USP 795

Dispensing software

Written and spoken communication

U.S. Citizenship for credentials

Education

Pharm.D. degree

Tools

Dispensing software

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to support the DHS/ICE contract at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas. The role oversees verification of prescriptions, supervises technicians, and ensures compliance with federal, state, DEA and USP standards.

Responsibilities include inventory management, non-sterile compounding per USP 795, and coordination with providers to ensure timely medication access. Requires Pharm.D. and active license, with rotation shifts in a full-time capacity.