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

https://www.brgeneral.org/about/career

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Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center seeks a licensed pharmacist to lead medication therapy management in our hospital setting. You will ensure safe, effective, and cost-conscious drug therapy, fulfilling orders and collaborating with clinical teams.

This role requires a BS in Pharmacy, current Louisiana license, hospital pharmacy experience preferred, and the ability to supervise technicians. We offer professional development and a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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• Perform medication storage inspections and remove outdated medications.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.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Medication safety

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Clinical collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Pharmacy

Louisiana pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy automation systems

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.