Pharmacist

Nitelines Usa•Coleman, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working as a Pharmacist in Coleman, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding federal holidays. The role requires collaboration with a healthcare team, managing medication orders, dispensing, patient counseling, and monitoring medication use according to established guidelines and the national formulary. Responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions, entering orders into the pharmacy computer system, selecting and filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and interacting with patients regarding their medications. The pharmacist will also be responsible for inventorying sharps and syringes, filing reports, maintaining a clean and secure work area, upholding patient privacy (HIPAA), assisting with Pyxis machine stock, and adhering to all BOP Policies and Procedures. Additionally, the role requires timely completion of time sheets and notification of absences or tardiness.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school of higher education as a pharmacist.
Current state license as a Pharmacist.
Submit evidence of examinations, education, internship and residency to include specific degree with practical experience.
Possess and produce proof of certification/licensor to practice in any state.
Able to pass a drug screen.
Able to pass a law enforcement background check.

Responsibilities

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 filling 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.
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.