Pharmacist

pharmacist services at the Federal Correctional Institution located in AUSP Thomson 1100 One Mile Road, Thomson, IL the work will consists of:

1. 1. 1. Reviewing and verifying appropriateness of prescriptions
      2. Reviewing patient medical records for allergies
      3. Filling prescriptions
      4. Physically checking prescriptions filled by authorized medical staff, including the pharmacy technician and prescribing clinicians, and documenting the verification beside the medical record entry (prescription)
      5. Ensuring local and national formularies are utilized by the clinicians
      6. Maintaining adequate inventory of medications
      7. Providing information to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on a quarterly basis or as needed
      8. Serving as a resource for the clinicians regarding pharmacological issues/concerns
      9. Providing patient education to the inmate population
      10. Completing administrative duties such as adverse drug reaction reporting, notifying the Clinical Director or their designee of discrepancies in prescriptions
      11. Conducting pill lines as needed.services are a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment. The services do not constitute an employee/employer relationship. Payment is based on the provision of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific result. The contractor will not be subject to government supervision, except for security related matters. However, contractor performance shall be closely monitored.

Schedule
 

1. function of this position is to provide a wide range of pharmacy services that will provide pharmacist coverage in the absence of the Chief Pharmacist I Staff Pharmacist during annual leave, extended medical/sick leave, and continued professional education. se services will be performed on an as needed basis, as determined by the health services department at AUSP Thomson. Work will be performed between the hours of 6:00 am and 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), normally consisting of six (6), one (1) hour sessions per day, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch period, (if applicable). facility's need will vary based on leave and training requirements/requests of the Chief Pharmacist I Staff Pharmacist, but is expected to require an average of 10-40 sessions per month. Contracting Officer Representative (COR), based on communication with the Chief Pharmacist, will be responsible for defining each weekly schedule. schedule is subject to change based on the variable needs of the institution and the unpredictable nature of the correctional ironment.Upon agreement, any changes to the schedule must be coordinated with the COR assigned. However, the daily "call-out" will dictate the exact schedule and sessions required. A mutually agreed upon schedule will be determined following award. Contractor may be subject to schedule changes and must be flexible. Contractor will be available for emergencies as necessary.