Pharmacist

Position Information

Location: Surprise, AZ
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Travel Requirement: No
Teleworking: No
Pay: $75.00/hr.
Note: We are currently building a pipeline for this role, with an expected start date of later this year

Position Overview

Oversee pharmaceutical services and medication management operations within the detention facility while ensuring residents receive safe, accurate, and effective medication therapy in accordance with government detention standards, healthcare regulations, and clinical protocols. Work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, behavioral health personnel, and pharmacy staff to support resident healthcare needs, maintain pharmaceutical accountability, and ensure proper medication distribution and storage procedures within a secure detention healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense prescription medications while ensuring accuracy, proper dosage, and compliance with physician orders and clinical protocols.
• Monitor resident medication therapy for effectiveness, drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, adverse reactions, and treatment-related concerns.
• Cook with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, behavioral health personnel, and outside healthcare providers regarding medication management and resident treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate pharmaceutical records, prescription documentation, medication inventories, controlled substance accountability logs, and operational reports in accordance with DEA, HIPAA, and facility requirements.
• Ensure medications, controlled substances, and pharmaceutical supplies are stored, handled, labeled, and distributed safely and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct medication utilization reviews, inventory audits, reconciliation activities, and pharmaceutical inspections to ensure accountability and operational compliance.
• Maintain professional, confidentiality, strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and attention to detail while supporting safe and efficient pharmaceutical services within the detention facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Pharmacist.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited program.
• Active Pharmacist License in good standing with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (or be eligible for reciprocity).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization.
• Prior active-duty military must provide copies of DD214(s) showing discharge condition.
• Consent to fingerprinting.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check and security screening.
• Excellent communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and in high-stress situations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach.
• May be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies.
• May also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.