Pharmacist jobs in Dallas, TX

NEEDED: PHARMACIST

STATUS: Coverage – As Needed (Approx 1440 hours per year)

PAY STRUCTURE: 1099

LOCATION: On-site in the Health Services Department at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Seagoville, located at 2113 N. Highway 175, Seagoville, Texas 75159.

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 6to 8 hours per day

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must maintain a current, unrestricted Pharmacist license.
• Must have completed an accredited program in pharmacy, and be able to provide transcripts of the training leading to the degree (Master’s or Doctorate).
• Have a current CPR certification.
• Correctional experience is preferred, but not required.
• Possess knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures to perform job activities on various types of
• medical equipment and automated systems and of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment.
• Possess the ability to relate and deal effectively with physician, peers, inmates, and others; to recognize, report, and record changes in patient’s physical and emotional condition.
• Be able to administer medication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpreting medical/dental staff prescription orders. These orders may be the traditional physical prescription or orders taken from entries of the patient’s medical file.
• Entering prescriptions into the pharmacy's prescription computer system and printing prescription labels.
• Selecting the correct medication and filling the prescriptions.
• Inventorying medications and supplies, recording items that are low and in stocking levels, and advising the HAS and/or Assistant Health Services Administrator of medications that need ordering.
• Interacting with inmates regarding their medications and providing patient education about the medication.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations during the performance of above duties.