Pharmacist

NEEDED: Pharmacist

LOCATION: Coleman, Florida 33521

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday (except federal holidays), 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure Pharmacist: Is required to have graduated from an accredited school of higher education as a pharmacist and must have a current state license.
• Must submit evidence of examinations, education, internship and residency to include specic degree with practical experience and must possess and produce proof of certication/licensor to practice in any state. 
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and law enforcement background check

JOB DUTIES:

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with other healthcare professionals.
• Adjudication of the medication order, dispensing, counseling, educating (staff & patients), and monitoring the safe and appropriate use of medications while following BOP Clinical Practice Guidelines and the national formulary. 
• Interpret physician, dentist, and Mid-Level Practitioner prescription orders
• Enter prescription orders into the pharmacy’s prescription computer system and print prescription labels
• Select the correct medication and lling the prescription
• Inventorying medications and supplies, recording items that are low in stocking levels, and advising the Chief Pharmacist or Health Services Administrator and/or Assistant Health Services Administrator of medications that need ordering
• Interacting with inmates regarding their medications and providing patient education about the medication
• Inventory sharps and syringes using logbooks as these must be documented prior to removal from the pharmacy
• File reports pertaining to the pharmacy, including patient records
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area
• Always Maintain security of the pharmacy (no inmates are allowed in the pharmacy without a staff member present, keys must be secured at all times)
• Maintain patient privacy by upholding HIPAA policies, including disposal of medication bottles and bags
• Assist with maintaining sub-stock of medications and syringes in all Pyxis machines
• Follow all National and Local BOP Policies and Procedures, as well as updates in BEMR
• Notify administration of tardiness and/or absences, complete time sheets in a timely manner, and obtain a signature from an administrator prior to submission to agency for payment.

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