Pharmacist

Join Jackson Healthcare Government Services as a highly skilled Pharmacist to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to the success of our team.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pharmacist to work in a dynamic healthcare environment. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing a full range of pharmacy services, ensuring compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures, and maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction.

• Manage all pharmaceutical activities, including purchasing, inventory control, and record-keeping of DEA-controlled substances.
• Secure and maintain a current facility DEA Registration Number and maintain necessary legal records on controlled substance items.
• Provide direct care to patients within the scope of practice and perform functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing, and granted privileges.
• Respond to and coordinate response to medical emergencies.
• Read individual prescriptions and determine the name of the drug, strength, and dosage of drugs to be dispensed.
• Adjust prescription instructions and drug quantities to correspond to strengths and dosage forms stocked at the medical clinic.
• Correlate instructions on the prescription with pharmacy policy limitations and note such on the prescription.
• Fill prescriptions by obtaining the correct drug stock, counting the correct amount of medication, placing the medication in smaller containers, and affixing the prescription label and all appropriate auxiliary labels.
• Counsel patients on the appropriate use of medication(s), utilizing the patient's native language if possible, or medication information handouts in the patient's native language if available.
• Screen all prescriptions upon receipt concerning availability of drug & dosage prescribed.
• Discuss therapeutic options with the provider suggesting drugs listed in the program formulary where possible.
• Assist the provider in filling out a non-formulary request form and obtaining approval where necessary.
• Answer routine inquiries from doctors, nurses, & other staff on the availability of specific items, e.g., drugs in stock, new drugs on order, & dosage forms available in the pharmacy.
• Package bulk drugs (liquids, tablets, capsules, ointments & creams, etc.) into specific quantities and various sized containers.
• Operate tablet and capsule counting machines and labeling machines for the purpose of repackaging drugs.
• Record all prepacking information including lot number, expiration date, manufacturer, current date, and initials.
• Fill all requisitioned items from other areas of the clinic. If the medication is not available in the requested quantity, make necessary computations to provide the order in a different unit of measure.
• Prepare bulk compounds and packages a variety of simple solutions & products, most of which are for external application, such as mouthwashes & disinfecting agents, etc.
• Place orders for supplies from appropriate sources and track supply usage to minimize out-of-stock items or excess inventories.
• Assist nursing department in locating sources for hard-to-find items and place orders for nursing supplies based on levels established by that department.
• Research supply vendors to find most economical sources for each item (within procurement guidelines).
• Receive pharmaceutical supplies & check receipts against requisitions. Check for shortage, breakage, deterioration & expiration dates. Discrepancies found are reported to the supplier.
• Inspect stock to determine frequency of re-ordering drug items, maintenance of current pricing & proper stock rotation. Withdraw outdated drugs, determine proper disposition (destruction or credit returns) & prepare necessary paperwork to initiate proper action.
• Be responsible for general orderliness, cleanliness & maintenance of pharmacy equipment.
• Participate in monthly & annual inventory of pharmacy service as required.
• Check the medicine cabinet & all areas of the clinic where night pharmacy service is available on a daily basis.
• Responsible for refilling any missing pharmacy drug or supply item used during the night.
• Inspect & log the temperature of all clinic areas where any types of pharmaceuticals are stored.
• Gather all pharmacy statistical information required to collaborate a complete, monthly report and route that report through the HSA and pharmacy leadership on a monthly basis.
• Inventory all controlled substances and inspect all clinic areas where pharmaceuticals are stored on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for supervising work performed by Pharmacy Technician(s).
• Perform record-keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
• Maintain functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
• Complete and pass all discipline-specific competencies testing, initially and annually.
• Complete all initial, annual, and ad-hoc training as required/assigned.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
• Adhere to, and maintain awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational Memoranda, and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC.
• Adhere to, and participate in, IHSC's Safety, Prevention, Infection, and Control, Quality Improvement, Patient Education, and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to position.
• Attend and participate in general/medical staff meetings.
• Be available telephonically during non-duty hours and respond during an emergency activation.

• Permanent, full, and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state in which the duty station is located.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed practicing pharmacist.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Cultural competency.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
• Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training, and communications.
• Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

• The Department of Homeland Security's Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render an Initial Preliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate.
• A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of initial, and between, subsequent background investigations to meet the requirements of this position.

• The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.
• The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.
• Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
• Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency.