Clinical Pharmacist

Quad Recruitment; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Quad Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join a fast-paced hospital team in Louisiana. You will review orders, verify meds, and ensure safe, effective therapy in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and support staff.

You will participate in rounds, manage chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, and mentor technicians while maintaining licensure and ongoing education. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and medication safety.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in good standing.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge and patient care skills.
• Experience with sterile compounding preferred.
• Experience with chemotherapy and/or parenteral nutrition is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and verify medication orders.
• Prepare and dispense medications accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor patients for appropriate drug therapy, dosing, allergies, contraindications, and interactions.
• Provide clinical recommendations and medication-related consultation to healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals about medications.
• Compound and dispense sterile and non-sterile medications, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition.
• Safely manage controlled substances and maintain documentation.
• Maintain accurate patient medication records.
• Participate in quality improvement and pharmacy initiatives.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and staff.
• Maintain licensure, CE credits, and certifications.

Skills

Active pharmacist license

Hospital pharmacy experience

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Sterile compounding

Chemotherapy/parenteral nutrition

Renal dosing/PK/anticoagulation

Communication & teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Pharmacy technician supervision

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

Make a direct impact on patient care

Are you a pharmacist who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment and enjoys being directly involved in patient care?

We’re looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to provide safe, effective, and appropriate medication therapy while working closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and verify medication orders
• Prepare and dispense medications accurately and efficiently
• Monitor patients for appropriate drug therapy, dosing, allergies, contraindications, and drug interactions
• Provide clinical recommendations and medication-related consultation to healthcare professionals
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds
• Identify, document, and report adverse drug reactions
• Provide medication education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Compound and dispense sterile and non-sterile medications, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition
• Safely manage controlled substances and maintain required documentation
• Maintain accurate patient medication records
• Participate in quality improvement, medication-use reviews, audits, and pharmacy initiatives
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff
• Maintain pharmacist licensure, continuing education, competencies, and required certifications

Skills Required

• Active pharmacist license
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge and patient-care skills
• Experience with sterile compounding preferred
• Experience with chemotherapy and/or parenteral nutrition is a plus
• Knowledge of renal dosing, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation, and clinical interventionsStrong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Pharmacy technician supervision experience is a plus

Educational Requirements

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Additional Requirements

• Are you currently licensed as a Pharmacist in Louisiana?
• If you’re a pharmacist looking to build on your hospital and clinical experience while making a meaningful difference in patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary

Up to $140,000.00 per year