ER Pharmacist: Fast-Paced Care, Impactful Drug Therapy

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Pharmacist for the Emergency Department at OLGMC Pharmacy in Lafayette, LA. This full-time, mid-shift role requires a BS in Pharmacy (Pharm.D preferred) and a current state license.

You will prepare, dispense, verify medications and monitor drug therapy for a defined patient group. You will educate patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help maintain compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy; Pharm.D preferred.
• Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice.
• Computer skills and data entry proficiency.
• Effective verbal and written communication to varied levels of individuals.
• Skills to compound pharmaceuticals and operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician orders based on clinical assessment including allergies, age, renal function, concomitant therapy, labs and protocols.
• Ensure safe preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products.
• Manage drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes and provide drug information.
• Maintain licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Oversee pharmacy operations in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Adapt communication to the patient population and ensure privacy and safety.

Skills

Data entry

Windows applications

Communication

Pharmacy compounding

Dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Windows-style applications

Job description

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Pharmacist for the Emergency Department at OLGMC Pharmacy in Lafayette, LA. This full-time, mid-shift role requires a BS in Pharmacy (Pharm.D preferred) and a current state license.

You will prepare, dispense, verify medications and monitor drug therapy for a defined patient group. You will educate patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help maintain compliance with regulations.