Allied Technician - Pharmacist

43101 - CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 156,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Hospital in LA is seeking two Clinical Pharmacists to join our team on travel assignments. The roles require ICU experience with exposure to cardiac cath labs, busy ERs, and inpatient units. Start dates are in September with a 13-week duration and multiple shift options.

Responsibilities include dispensing per protocol, drug order verification, chemotherapy compounding, and providing clinical education. Licensure and BLS are required; ACLS preferred. Navy scrubs?

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy is required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Active pharmacy licensure is required; BLS certification is required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and dispensing drug orders according to established protocols.
• Interpreting and verifying drug orders in the computerized patient medication record.
• Compounding pharmaceuticals, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products.
• Issuing controlled substances and maintaining records.
• Providing clinical consultation and drug education to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Participating in interdisciplinary rounds and quality improvement activities.
• Monitoring drug therapy regimens and detecting adverse drug reactions.

Skills

ICU experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical pharmacy

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy

Pharmacy licensure

Job description

Details

Client Name
43101 - CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Technician

Specialty
Pharmacist

Job ID
38186827

Weekly Pay
$3530.94

Shift
Variable Shifts - 40 Hrs

Scheduled Hours
40

Start Date
09/14/2026

End Date
12/14/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description

Clinical Pharmacist I

Position Description: We are seeking two Clinical Pharmacists to join our team. The ideal candidates will have experience in hospital pharmacy settings, particularly in treating patients in an ICU environment. Familiarity with cardiac catheterization labs, busy emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, and orthopedic surgery is preferred.

Shift Information

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing and dispensing drug orders according to established protocols.
• Interpreting and verifying drug orders in the computerized patient medication record.
• Compounding pharmaceuticals, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products.
• Issuing controlled substances and maintaining required records.
• Providing clinical consultation and drug education to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Participating in interdisciplinary rounds and quality improvement activities.
• Monitoring drug therapy regimens and detecting adverse drug reactions.

Occupational Hazards

Potential hazards include exposure to hazardous and toxic substances, risk of exposure to biologic material during patient interactions, and potential musculoskeletal injuries from improper lifting techniques.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pharmacy state licensure is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Work Schedule

Multiple shifts are available, including day and evening shifts. Shifts may vary based on departmental needs.

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs are required.

Client Details

Address
524 Dr Michael DeBakey Drive

State
LA

Zip Code
70601