Supervisory Pharmacist (Chief Pharmacist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Bureau of Prisons as a pharmacist, ensuring the safe dispensing of medications and providing essential support for inmate health. This role requires a doctoral degree in Pharmacy and a valid pharmacy license. You will coordinate pharmacy programs, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice pharmacy.
• At least one year of professional pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide usage information.
• Plan and evaluate medication programs.
• Supervise pharmacy staff.

Skills

Knowledge of medications

Clinical effects of medications

Pharmacy program coordination

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: Must be able to distinguish basic colors.

AND

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must have:

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

You must have at least one year of professional pharmacy experience. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must be in or related to the position to be filled. Pharmacy work requires knowledge of the use, clinical effects, and composition of medications, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties

Some examples of experience are:

• Experience in planning and providing a completely integrated pharmacy program and coordinating these programs with all other departments within the institution.
• Experience in determining that all medications are properly packaged and labeled.
• Experience in dispensing pharmaceuticals in accordance with proper procedures.
• Experience in supervising and directing subordinate staff consisting of Staff Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Technician’s (which may include civil service and/or Public Health Service staff).

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid work experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (week) spent in the activities.

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