Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a dedicated professional for medication management, ensuring optimal patient care through pharmacokinetic consultation and education of healthcare providers.

Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and be able to demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills. The role involves evaluating drug therapy and mentoring healthcare staff, contributing to clinical excellence.

This position offers opportunities to make a real difference in patient outcomes and collaborate within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice is required.
• No previous work experience required.
• Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacokinetic consultation and evaluate drug therapy.
• Document interventions and conduct evaluations related to clinical activities.
• Educate staff, students, and health care providers.

Skills

Computer skills and data entry

Effective verbal and written communication

Strong leadership and teaching

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

PGY2 Pharmacy Residency

Job description

This job assumes responsibility for the medication management of assigned patients; monitors and evaluates medication therapy for appropriateness based on the patient's health status, institutional criteria/guidelines, and cost‑efficient measures including medication reconciliation, medication monitoring and patient education. It remains integrally involved in the education of Pharmacy and Medical Residents and provides education to health care providers as needed, and supplies pharmacy expert content for order sets, benefit design, formularies, and other pharmacy‑related documents.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (required)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (preferred)
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (required); 3 years related specialty experience accepted in lieu of PGY1 Residency
• PGY2 Pharmacy Residency (preferred)

Work Experience

• None (required)

Certifications

• Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice (required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and patient information retrieval. Proficiency with Windows‑style applications and keyboard required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership and teaching skills.

Job Duties

• Provide pharmacokinetic consultation; obtain and use appropriate laboratory data to evaluate drug selection, dosing, and communicate findings to health care practitioners.
• Evaluate patient response to drug therapy.
• Document interventions and conduct outcome studies/evaluations related to clinical activities.
• Assist with the development of pathways, best practices, and guidelines for assigned populations.
• Educate staff, students, patients, health care providers, and other professionals; submit research for publication once every two years.
• Mentor residents, students, and new staff to meet departmental goals.
• Provide overall patient care beyond hospital visits through all transitions of care.
• Volunteer to perform tasks when staffing shortages occur due to inclement weather, outages, or other situations.
• Adapt communication style to individual patient needs and privacy considerations.
• Other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium work: exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 10 to 25 pounds frequently; or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demands exceed those for sedentary work. Must stand for prolonged periods, travel between facilities, and work in environments that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. Occupational risk for communicating diseases and hazardous medications or waste is present.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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