Hospital Pharmacist – Patient Safety & Education Leader

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to lead daily operations in our hospital Pharmacy, ensuring accurate medication orders and safe patient care. The role involves supervising interns and technicians and coordinating with physicians and staff to optimize drug therapy.

The ideal candidate holds a PharmD, has at least 3 years hospital pharmacy experience, and demonstrates strong communication skills to educate both healthcare professionals and patients on

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication with physicians and hospital staff.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate care with a diverse clinical team.
• Strong clinical knowledge for safe medication use.

Responsibilities

• Educates healthcare professionals and patients on safe medication use.
• Oversees distribution of medications and manages drug inventory.
• Supervises pharmacy interns and technicians ensuring compliance and safety.
• Reviews orders for accuracy and safety, and clarifies when needed.
• Responds to medication-related issues and supports patient education.
• Maintains sterile environment and adheres to USP 797 standards.
• Reports medication errors and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to lead daily operations in our hospital Pharmacy, ensuring accurate medication orders and safe patient care. The role involves supervising interns and technicians and coordinating with physicians and staff to optimize drug therapy.

The ideal candidate holds a PharmD, has at least 3 years hospital pharmacy experience, and demonstrates strong communication skills to educate both healthcare professionals and patients on