SENIOR PHARMACIST

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website. This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Region 1 – Community Corrections Office. The mission of Community Corrections in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to enhance public safety by effectively supervising offenders in the community and providing them with the necessary resources and support to facilitate their successful reintegration. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves. JOB DUTIES Pharmaceutical Compounding and Dispensing: Administer and participate in the compounding and dispensing of pharmaceutical drugs and supplies. Policy and Procedure Development: Assist in developing and implementing pharmacy policies, methods, and procedures, and contribute to program policy and administrative rule creation. Training and Inventory Management: Train pharmacists and pharmacy assistants in manufacturing and dispensing methods and develop and monitor an inventory control system for all pharmacy drugs and materials. Consultation and Evaluation: Consult with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel to evaluate pharmacy methods and services, and prepare recommendations for the Pharmacy Manager. Program Monitoring and Drug Therapy Evaluation: Develop and implement program monitoring plans, evaluate drug therapy and dispensing patterns, and consult with healthcare administrators on medication standards related to licensure. BENEFITS Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance. Tuition-Free college courses. Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop) Deferred Compensation Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption. REQUIREMENTS Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required. Must possess an active Florida Pharmacist license in good standing. Must have two years of experience as a pharmacist at a dispensing pharmacy. Must possess a degree from an accredited Pharmacy school (B.S. or PharmD). Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form. The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship. For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: MARIANNA, FL, US, 32448 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32447 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time #J-18808-Ljbffr