Clinical Pharmacist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a clinical pharmacist to assist in developing, implementing, and documenting the hospital's clinical pharmacy program.

You will collaborate with pharmacy leadership, staff pharmacists, and medical staff to ensure safe medication use across all patient ages, from neonates to geriatrics. The role involves dispensing medications and advising on dosing, potential side effects, and drug compatibilities.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree and Louisiana licensure required.
• PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or 3 years of clinical pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, implementation, and documentation of the clinical program.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Operations Manager, AVP Pharmacy, staff pharmacists, medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Dispense medications and provide dosing information, side effects, and compatibilities for patients from neonates to geriatrics.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacist

Dosing guidance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

shift times 6 am to 7pm with alternating weekends (8 hour shifts)
critical care experience preferred

Job Summary:

Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of the clinical program. This will be accomplished through collaboration with the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Operations Manager, AVP Pharmacy, staff pharmacists, medical staff, and other healthcare professionals. Performs all functions relating to the dispensing of medications, including the provision of information about dosing, side effects, and compatibilities for all patients ranging from neonates to geriatric.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D degree. Must be licensed in the State of Louisiana. Obtain at least 15 ACPE approved education hours per year recommended. PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency OR 3 years experience as Clinical Pharmacist preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, reaching, handling/feeling

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.