Pharmacist

Acuity International

Pharmacist for Acuity International providing pharmaceutical services in secured detention facilities. Ensuring safety of medications and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeCape Canaveral • Arizona, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Pharmacist reports to and will be supervised by the Medical Director or his/her designee.
Deliver services in a secured detention facility and assist in the treatment of patients by dispensing drugs and related medical supplies under the direction of a Physician, Surgeon or other authorized health care professional.
Ensure the security of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals and control of the pharmacy inventory.
Fill prescriptions, verifying instructions from physicians on the proper amounts of medication to be given.
Manage medication therapy protocols as part of the provider-pharmacist-nurse team.
Check for patient drug contraindications.
Verify dosage regimen for accuracy and specified amount to be within the standard dosing range and frequency.
Compound and dispense medications accurately for delivery to patient care areas.
Ensure prescriptions are filled accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide medication information and education to medical staff and patients.
Participate in medical care conferences as directed by the Medical Director.
Maintain the security of controlled substances as well as an accurate log of dispensation, waste, etc.
Maintain adequate stock levels of medications that are high use to include key medications for unforeseen events such as outbreaks.
Develop a re-supply system with the senior logistician that ensures critical use medications are readily available throughout the medical footprint supported.
File prescriptions once filled.
Oversee the work of pharmacy technicians.
Perform administrative functions such as answering phones and stocking shelves.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Other duties and projects assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hold and maintain a current unrestricted U.S. (State) license to practice as a pharmacist.
Minimum 5 years experience as a pharmacist.
CPR or BLS and First aid certification.
Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, resided in the U.S. for 3 years in the past 5 years.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must complete all required training.
Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

pharmacy inventory managementmedication therapy protocolsprescription verificationcompounding medicationsdrug contraindicationsdosage regimen verificationmedication dispensingpatient educationadministrative functionsstock management

Soft Skills

multi-taskingdetail-orientedorganizational skillsverbal communicationflexibilityadaptabilityteam collaborationproblem-solvingtime managementinterpersonal skills

Certifications

U.S. pharmacist licenseCPR certificationBLS certificationFirst Aid certification