Inpatient Pharmacist: Direct Patient Therapy

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a pharmacist to ensure safe, accurate drug therapy within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves evaluating orders, preparing medications, and monitoring patient therapy with emphasis on education and safe practice.

Required: Bachelor's degree and active state license; strong data entry and Windows-based software skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Pharmacy license in good standing and ongoing professional development are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Pharm.D preferred.
• Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician orders based on clinical assessment including allergies, age, and renal function.
• Ensures safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications, including sterile products and investigational drugs.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes with education and drug information.
• Maintains licensure and professional knowledge through continuing education.
• Oversees pharmacy operations in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Adapts communication to the patient population and maintains privacy.

Skills

Computer skills

Windows-style applications

Verbal and written communication

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a pharmacist to ensure safe, accurate drug therapy within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves evaluating orders, preparing medications, and monitoring patient therapy with emphasis on education and safe practice.

Required: Bachelor's degree and active state license; strong data entry and Windows-based software skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Pharmacy license in good standing and ongoing professional development are essential.