Clinical Pharmacist - Medication Therapy Expert

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education support

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a pharmacist to ensure safe, rational drug therapy within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessing patients, preparing and dispensing medications, and providing drug information and education.

The role emphasizes quality care, regulatory compliance, and continuous professional development. The position requires a Pharm.D preferred and active license, with opportunities for ongoing CE and collaboration across departments in a hospital

Qualifications

• Must have data entry and retrieval skills for patient information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse clinical teams.
• Skills to compound pharmaceuticals and operate technical equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for patient care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician orders based on clinical assessment including allergies, renal function, and lab values.
• Ensures safe preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes and provide patient education.
• Maintains licensure and engages in continuing education to stay current.
• Ensures pharmacy operations comply with state and federal regulations.
• Adapts communication and services to the patient population and privacy requirements.

Skills

Data entry

Windows apps

Verbal/written comms

Pharmacy compounding

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Tools

Data entry software

Pharmacy software

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a pharmacist to ensure safe, rational drug therapy within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessing patients, preparing and dispensing medications, and providing drug information and education.

The role emphasizes quality care, regulatory compliance, and continuous professional development. The position requires a Pharm.D preferred and active license, with opportunities for ongoing CE and collaboration across departments in a hospital