Staff Pharmacist

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Amentum is currently seeking a Staff Pharmacist to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contract at Camp East Montana (CEM) in El Paso, Texas. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely verification of prescription orders for a defined site patient population, including one time and as-needed doses to support clinic operations. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on a rotational shift schedule. The pharmacist directly supervises pharmacy technicians and ensures compliance with federal, state, DEA, and USP standards while coordinating with prescribers, insurance, and clinic staff to maintain safe, uninterrupted medication access. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prescription Verification Verify new and refill prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and safety, including dose indication, drug interactions, allergies, and duplicate therapy. Confirm prescriber authenticity and DEA registration for controlled substance orders. Apply clinical judgment to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to dispensing. Order Clarification Contact prescribers directly to clarify ambiguous, incomplete, or clinically questionable orders. Escalate high risk or unresolved orders per pharmacy protocol. Clinic Support Dispenses one-time and as-needed doses to support clinic visits and urgent patient needs. Coordinates with clinic providers to ensure timely medication availability for same day or unscheduled encounters. Maintains appropriate documentation for one-time dose dispensing distinct from standard prescription dispensing workflows. Monitors prior authorization requests and formulary conflicts. Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice. Inventory Management Monitors stock levels and coordinates with logistics department to order medications to prevent shortages and overstock. Oversees proper storage rotation and disposal of medications, including controlled substances. Conducts monthly periodic inventory counts and reconciles discrepancies. Non-Sterile Compounding Oversees preparation of non-sterile compounds in accordance with USP 795 standards. Ensures accuracy of compounding logs and documentation per regulatory requirements. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises pharmacy technicians including tasks, delegation, competency verification, and its oversight. Ensures technician work is performed within the scope of practice and in compliance with state board regulations. Provides training and ongoing education to technician staff on updated protocols and procedures. Regulatory Compliance Maintains documentation in accordance with federal and state pharmacy law, DEA regulations, and USP 795 standards. Ensures controlled substance handling, recordkeeping and reporting meet all applicable requirements. Supports readiness for board inspections and internal audits. Reports adverse events and medication errors per facility policy. undefined QUALIFICATIONS ;"> QUALIFICATIONS ;">undefined "> ">undefined Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution. Active unrestricted Pharmacist (RPh) License. Working knowledge of USP 795 non-sterile compounding standards. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience in a clos…

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