Pharmacist

Join our team as a Pharmacist at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Sheridan, Oregon. In this role you will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care within a federal correctional health services setting, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely review and dispensing of medications for the inmate patient population. Working as a valued member of the interdisciplinary health care team, you will verify medication orders, counsel patients, monitor drug therapy for effectiveness and safety, manage controlled substances and inventory, and help maintain compliance with Federal Bureau of Prisons policies and applicable pharmacy laws and regulations. FCI Sheridan operates a full-service institutional pharmacy that supports both routine and urgent medical needs, and our pharmacists play a central role in medication safety, formulary management, and clinical consultation. This is a meaningful opportunity to practice pharmacy in a structured, mission-driven environment, working an 8 hour shift schedule at 24 hours per week alongside a dedicated team of health professionals. Qualification and Requirements Graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree Active, current, and unrestricted pharmacist license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia U.S. citizenship Working knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws, regulations, and controlled-substance handling requirements Proficiency in reviewing and verifying medication orders, dosing, drug interactions, and therapeutic appropriateness Prior experience in institutional, hospital, or correctional pharmacy preferred Strong clinical, communication, and pharmacy information system skills Ability to work effectively within a secure correctional environment and adhere to institutional security protocols Ability to pass a background investigation, drug screening, and required health screenings Responsibilities Review, interpret, and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, dosing, and potential drug interactions Accurately dispense and label prescription medications in compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations Provide medication counseling and drug information to patients and to health services staff Monitor patient drug therapy for effectiveness, adverse reactions, and adherence, making clinical recommendations as needed Maintain accurate records of controlled substances and ensure secure storage, inventory, and accountability Manage pharmacy inventory, ordering, and stock rotation to prevent shortages and minimize waste Support formulary management and participate in pharmacy and therapeutics committee activities Collaborate with physicians, mid-level providers, and nursing staff as part of the interdisciplinary health care team Ensure compliance with Federal Bureau of Prisons policies, accreditation standards, and applicable pharmacy laws Adhere to all institutional security procedures while performing pharmaceutical duties within the correctional setting Participate in quality improvement, medication safety, and infection‑control initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr