Pharmacist

Position Title

Pharmacist

Location

Pollock, LA 

Employment Type

Contract Position

Contract Duration

Base Year + Four (4) Option Years

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Typical hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Central Time)
• Additional coverage may be required during weekends, holidays, or when facility pharmacists are unavailable.

Start Date

Upon Successful Completion of Federal Background Clearance

Position Overview

Absolute Staffers is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to provide pharmacy services at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Pollock in Louisiana. The selected candidate will support pharmacy operations within a federal healthcare environment, ensuring safe medication dispensing, inventory management, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

This opportunity offers the chance to work in a professional healthcare setting while supporting the health and well-being of an underserved patient population.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret physician and dental prescription orders.
• Review medication orders from patient medical records.
• Enter prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system and generate prescription labels.
• Accurately fill and dispense prescriptions utilizing manual and automated pharmacy systems.
• Monitor medication and supply inventory levels.
• Notify pharmacy leadership regarding medications requiring replenishment.
• Utilize automated unit-dose repackaging systems.
• Assist with packaging and shipping prescriptions to remote pharmacy service locations.
• Process returned medications and restock inventory when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local pharmacy regulations.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.
• Support pharmacy operations and quality standards within the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Licensure

• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

Experience

• Previous pharmacist experience preferred.
• Experience in institutional, hospital, correctional, or clinical pharmacy settings is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of medication dispensing systems, pharmacy regulations, and pharmaceutical care practices.

Required Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a secure healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with pharmacy information systems and medication dispensing technology.
• Knowledge of inventory management and pharmaceutical compliance standards.