Pharmacist 3

Posting number: 402-26-088

Department: DOC-Louisiana State Penitentiary

Job classification: PHARMACIST 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Pharmacy

Summary

Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY
Angola, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

The main purpose of this position is to ensure the safe, accurate, effective, and compliant use of medications for the inmate population at Louisiana State Penitentiary and other facilities serviced by the LSP Pharmacy. The Clinical Pharmacist reviews and evaluates medication orders for accuracy, appropriate therapy, potential interactions, allergies, adverse reactions, and other medication-related concerns while collaborating with healthcare providers to resolve identified issues.

The position is also responsible for pharmacy quality assurance and regulatory compliance, including proper medication storage, handling, inventory control, controlled-substance accountability, recordkeeping, medication-use evaluation, and compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. Additionally, the Clinical Pharmacist provides medication-related education and guidance to patients, healthcare staff, and security personnel to promote proper medication administration and overall medication safety.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
  • Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
  • Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

Examples of duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice pharmacy plus two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

· Medication Review & Patient Safety – Review prescriptions for accuracy, proper dosage, strength, indications, allergies, interactions, duplicate therapies, contraindications, and potential adverse drug reactions.

· Clinical Consultation & Medication Management – Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related concerns and ensure safe and effective drug therapy.

· Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance – Conduct pharmacy and treatment-center inspections, monitor medication storage and handling, maintain required pharmacy and controlled-substance records, and ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

· Medication Education & Training – Develop and provide education to patients, nursing staff, healthcare providers, and security personnel regarding proper medication use, administration, side effects, precautions, and new medication information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employee will work with adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row), and protective custody.
• Employee will supervise lower-levelstaff.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation:

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andNOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information:

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24 hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work.
  • This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, clickHERE.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

Chassity.Rheams@la.gov

Ph: (225) 655-2056

Fax: (225) 342-5968