Clinical Pharmacist: Patient-Centric Medication Therapy

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

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a licensed pharmacist to ensure safe, effective drug therapy and provide patient education within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves evaluating orders, preparing and dispensing medications, and monitoring therapy outcomes.

The candidate should have a Pharm.D preferred, a current state license, and strong communication skills to interact with patients and care teams.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Skills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals, operate technical equipment, and etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient which includes but is not limited to allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status.
• Assures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products and investigational drugs measured by QA, medication occurrences, competency assessment and other documentation.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes measured by intervention documentation, ADR assessment, chart reviews, target drug reviews, patient education, and the provision of drug information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge, licensures and certifications through continuing education.
• Manages the operations of the pharmacy in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Pharmacy knowledge

Data entry

Windows-style applications

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Windows-style applications

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a licensed pharmacist to ensure safe, effective drug therapy and provide patient education within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves evaluating orders, preparing and dispensing medications, and monitoring therapy outcomes.

The candidate should have a Pharm.D preferred, a current state license, and strong communication skills to interact with patients and care teams.