Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Federal Bureau of Prisons-Federal Prison Camp

Glen Ray Rd., Alderson, W. Va. 24910

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (On call as needed)

Certification: A degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

Pay Rate: $70 to $75 Hourly (Negotiable depending upon education and Experience)

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the medication delivery system and assures that the integrity of all medications is maintained and is properly stored.
• Responsible for participating in quality assurance activities regarding medications. This includes policy and medication usage and/or audits and the suggestion, authoring, or performance of Drug Utilization Evaluation studies needed to maintain quality patient care and cost-effective medication management.
• Responsible for the records and reports related to the purchase, receipt and disposition of drugs and related supplies.
• Responsible for the delivery of pharmaceutical care including patient-centered, outcomes-orientated pharmacy practice.
• Work in concert with the patient and other healthcare providers to promote health; prevent disease; and assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use to ensure that drug therapy regimens are safe and effective.
• Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Basic Requirements:

Education:

• A 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 degree.

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 be able to provide proof of current, active and unrestricted license for verification at the time you apply.

Pharmacists with Experience working in a Corrections / Prison environment will be given consideration priority.

Medical Requirement:

• Must be able to distinguish basic colors.

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.