Staff Pharmacist (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Texas seeks a Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care in ICE facilities. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, counseling patients, managing inventory and records, and supporting audits and formulary management.

The role reports to a Supervisory Lead Pharmacist and is open to USPHS officers and CAD candidates. The position requires adaptability to an austere, high-stress environment and strong teamwork with detention facility staff and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid problem solving, judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying schedules and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and counsel patients.
• Manage inventory, repackaging, and records.
• Maintain formulary management and participate in audits.
• Answer staff inquiries and support compliance.
• Assist with emergency care as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Problem solving & decision-making

Flexibility

Integrity

Cultural competency

Job description

Provides pharmaceutical care in ICE facilities, including dispensing medications, counseling patients, managing inventory, repackaging drugs, answering staff inquiries, supporting formulary management, maintaining records, ensuring compliance, participating in audits, and assisting with emergency care. Reports to Supervisory Lead Pharmacist.

This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
2. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
3. Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
4. Flexible and able to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
5. Integrity and honesty.
6. Cultural competency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
2. Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
3. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
4. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than oneself).
5. Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary.
6. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
7. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
8. Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.