Clinical Pharmacist - Part-time

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks page: https://www.brgeneral.org/

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a licensed pharmacist to join our hospital-based pharmacy team. You will provide safe, accurate medication therapy management, fulfill physician orders, monitor drug therapy, and support medication safety.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS in Pharmacy, have a Louisiana license, and demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration with clinicians and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a BS in Pharmacy.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in Louisiana.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of drug therapy, contraindications, interactions, and USP sterile standards.
• Ability to supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
• Effective communication, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret medication orders and collaborate with clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, accurate, and cost-effective medication therapy management across the hospital.
• Prepare and dispense medications according to physician orders and protocols.
• Interpret, verify, and document written and electronic medication orders.
• Maintain accurate patient medication profiles.
• Compound sterile products, chemotherapy, and TPN per USP standards.
• Issue and document controlled substances per regulations.
• Monitor therapies for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
• Review patient charts and document clinical interventions.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions.
• Consult with practitioners and recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
• Participate in medication use reviews, audits, and quality improvement.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
• Perform medication storage inspections and remove outdated medications.
• Support pharmacy automation and technology systems.
• Collaborate with IS, vendors, Nursing, Billing, and Clinical Informatics.
• Maintain licensure, CE documentation, competency requirements, and attend meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

BS in Pharmacy

Louisiana pharmacist license

Hospital pharmacy experience

Drug therapy knowledge

Supervise technicians

Effective communication

Interpret medication orders

Job description

Ensuring Safe, Effective, and Compassionate Medication Management

What We're Looking For:

• BS in Pharmacy (required).


• Current Louisiana pharmacist license (required).


• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of drug therapy, contraindications, interactions, and USP \\ sterile standards.


• Ability to supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel.


• Effective communication, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to interpret medication orders and collaborate with clinical teams.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• A collaborative pharmacy team committed to safe, high-quality medication management.


• Professional development, CE opportunities, and continued learning.


• Mission-centered environment built on service, compassion, and excellence.


• Employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks

What You Will Do:

• Provide safe, accurate, and cost-effective medication therapy management across the hospital, fulfilling physician orders, monitoring drug therapy, and supporting medication safety.


• Prepare and dispense medications according to physician orders and protocols.


• Interpret, verify, and document written and electronic medication orders.


• Maintain accurate patient medication profiles.


• Compound sterile products, chemotherapy, and TPN in accordance with USP \\.


• Issue and document controlled substances per regulations.


• Monitor therapies for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.


• Review patient charts and document clinical interventions.


• Identify and report adverse drug reactions.


• Consult with practitioners and recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.


• Participate in medication use reviews, audits, and quality improvement activities.


• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel.


• Perform medication storage inspections and remove outdated medications.


• Support pharmacy automation and technology systems.


• Collaborate with IS, vendors, Nursing, Billing, and Clinical Informatics.


• Maintain licensure, CE documentation, competency requirements, and attend meetings.


• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What Sets BRG Apart:

At Baton Rouge General, our pharmacy team plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and timely care. Our pharmacists drive clinical quality, medication safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the hospital. Join a team that values your expertise and dedication.