Pharmacist (Staff Pharmacist)
The incumbent serves as a Staff Pharmacist at a Federal Bureau of Prisons' correctional institution. They utilize technical skills and professional judgement to provide medications to inmate patients. Incumbent reviews all prescription orders for appropriateness in regard to medication, dose, route, interval, and contraindications. In order to facilitate quality distribution and administration of medications, the Pharmacist provides medication information to staff and patients as appropriate. The pharmacist is 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. The pharmacist is the only independent practitioner who is specifically licensed and authorized to dispense medications. The pharmacist is 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. The pharmacist is responsible for the records and reports related to the purchase, receipt and disposition of drugs and related supplies and determines that all medications are properly packaged and labeled and profiles all medication orders and assures that there are no contraindications. They dispense pharmaceuticals in accordance with proper procedures. 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. 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 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. 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. Evaluation of
Experience:
Applicants who meet the Basic Requirements are qualified at the GS-11 level. AND Medical Requirement:
Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors. If applicable, Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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 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. 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. Evaluation of
Experience:
Applicants who meet the Basic Requirements are qualified at the GS-11 level. AND Medical Requirement:
Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors. If applicable, Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.
- Department:
0660 Pharmacist - Salary Range:
$69,005 to $89,705 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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