GI Ambulatory Pharmacist — Clinical Leader & Educator

LSHP; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Kenner, LA, seeks an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist specializing in GI medicine to manage medication therapy, educate providers, and contribute to pathways and formulary processes.

Requirements include a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with PGY1; PGY2 preferred and a current LA license. Responsibilities span clinical pharmacokinetics, patient education, and transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency required; PGY2 preferred.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
• Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmacokinetic consultation, obtains and uses lab data to optimize drug therapy and dosing.
• Evaluates patient response to drug therapy and documents interventions.
• Educates staff, students and health care providers; mentors residents and new staff.
• Develops pathways, best practices, and guidelines for the assigned population.
• Supports care transitions beyond the hospital visit and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership/Teaching

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)

PGY2 Pharmacy Residency

Job description

Ochsner Health in Kenner, LA, seeks an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist specializing in GI medicine to manage medication therapy, educate providers, and contribute to pathways and formulary processes.

Requirements include a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with PGY1; PGY2 preferred and a current LA license. Responsibilities span clinical pharmacokinetics, patient education, and transitions of care.