Clinical Pharmacist: Behavioral Health & Addiction Care

St Matthews Pharmacy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

St Matthews Pharmacy in New Orleans is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join our team. The role focuses on safe dispensing, clinical consultation with physicians, and maintaining regulatory compliance in behavioral health and addiction treatment spaces.

Responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, coordinating with physicians, supervising staff, and ensuring privacy and safety in dispensing medications.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy, required.
• Successful completion of state pharmacy board examination.
• Pharmacist license current and in good standing with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy.
• Maintenance of continuing education requirements.
• 2-3 years’ experience in pharmacy, preferred.
• Experience dispensing medications prescribed for the treatment of addiction, preferred.
• Experience using Pioneer, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies source of prescription.
• Contacts Physician’s offices for clarification or questions on orders or prescriptions.
• Provides clinical advice to physicians regarding medication treatments.
• Obtains information from physicians to ensure safe dispensing.
• Resolves prescription discrepancies.

Skills

Patient counseling

Clinical advice to physicians

FDA/Regulatory knowledge

Drug dispensing compliance

HIPAA/privacy knowledge

DEA controlled substances knowledge

Team leadership or supervision

Education

Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy degree

State pharmacy board exam

Active pharmacist license in good standing

Continuing education maintenance

2-3 years pharmacy experience

Addiction treatment medication dispensing experience

Experience using Pioneer software

Tools

Pioneer

Job description

St Matthews Pharmacy in New Orleans is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join our team. The role focuses on safe dispensing, clinical consultation with physicians, and maintaining regulatory compliance in behavioral health and addiction treatment spaces.

Responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, coordinating with physicians, supervising staff, and ensuring privacy and safety in dispensing medications.