Pharmacy Coordinator (LPN /RN)

Essential Duties

• Prepare daily medication doses for patients using the automated packaging machine, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail when filling prescriptions to ensure patient safety and compliance with established protocols.

• Stock, maintain, and monitor nursing station automated dispensing cabinets to ensure proper medication availability and security.

• Perform monthly inspections of medication storage areas on nursing units to ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory standards.

• Oversee and manage pharmacy inventory levels; order medications in a cost-effective and timely manner to prevent shortages or overstocking.

• Prepare and submit purchase requisitions for pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with procurement guidelines.

• Maintain, update, and submit required pharmacy records and statistical reports on a monthly basis to support compliance and performance monitoring.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Working knowledge of pharmacy operations and inventory control practices.

• Proficiency in using automated dispensing systems and electronic medical records (EMR).

• Knowledge of federal and Georgia state pharmacy laws and correctional healthcare regulations.

• Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing medications.

• Ability to provide proper patient care and adhere to protocols.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.

• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with patients, leadership, staff, the public and external partners.

• Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity.

• Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions effectively and calmly.

• Ability to work effectively within a secure, multidisciplinary environment.

• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or higher

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Must have and maintain a current LPN or RN licensure within the State of Alabama

• Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to the first employment day

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of nursing experience in a clinical/medical setting

• Experience working in a correctional facility and pharmacy operations

Special Requirements: This position will be subject to a background check.

Physical Requirements: The position requires the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds with prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting at a desk, viewing a computer and read a variety of materials. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hand or hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time.

ADA Statement
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), FirstClass Healthcare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship on the company. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation questions or requests in writing at hr@firstclasshealthcare.com.

Physical and Mental Demands
This position requires the physical and mental ability to perform essential job functions, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, bending, pushing, pushing, twisting, kneeling, crouching, grasping, and repetitive motion. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. This role also occasionally requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.

In this position, you must be able to effectively communicate, possess clinical judgment, and respond to emergency or high-stress situations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires sustained concentration, sound clinical judgment, situational awareness, cognitive flexibility and adaptability, and the ability to remain calm and focused while working in a correctional environment.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a correctional healthcare environment with exposure to noise, communicable diseases, controlled access areas, and unpredictable conditions. Employees must comply with all safety, security, infection control and emergency response protocols. Reasonable accommodation may be provided in accordance with the ADA, provided that it does not present an undue hardship on the company’s operations.