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Position contingent upon successful contract award.
Location
TBD
Clearance Level
T2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)
Primary Function
The Pharmacist reports to and will be supervised by the Medical Director or his/her designee. The Pharmacist will deliver services in a secured detention facility and will assist in the treatment of patients by dispensing drugs and related medical supplies under the direction of a Physician, Surgeon or other authorized health care professional. A key role is ensuring the security of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals and control of the pharmacy inventory.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity International is recognized.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Fills prescriptions, verifying instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to be given.
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Manages medication therapy protocols as part of the provider-pharmacist-nurse team.
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Checks for patient drug contraindications. Responsible for verifying dosage regimen for accuracy and specified amount to be within the standard dosing range and frequency.
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Compounds and dispenses medications accurately for delivery to patient care areas.
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Ensures prescriptions are filled accurately and in a timely manner.
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Provides medication information and education to medical staff and patients.
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Participates in medical care conferences as directed by the Medical Director.
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Maintains the security of controlled substances as well as an accurate log of dispensation, waste, etc.
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Maintains adequate stock levels of medications that are high use (utilization based) to include key medications for unforeseen events such as outbreaks. (Influenza as an example).
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Develops a re-supply system with the senior logistician that ensures critical use (must have) medications are readily available throughout the medical footprint supported.
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Once the prescription is filled, file the prescription.
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Oversee the work of pharmacy technicians.
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Performs administrative functions such as answering phones and stocking shelves.
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Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
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Other duties and projects assigned.
Job Requirements
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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree from an accredited pharmacy program.
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Hold and maintain a current unrestricted U.S. (State) license to practice as a pharmacist.
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Minimum 5 years experience as a pharmacist.
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CPR or BLS and First aid certification.
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Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
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Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
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Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
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Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
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Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
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Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, resided in the U.S. for 3 years in the past 5 years.
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Must be at least 21 years of age.
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Must complete all required training.
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Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred.
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Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
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Detention center experience.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
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Work is performed in a secure detention facility.
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May require evening, weekend, or on-call hours.
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Exposure to emotionally challenging situations.
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Requires physical presence and mobility throughout the facility.
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Participate in drills and emergency responses as assigned.
Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:
Acuity International, LLC
