NICU Clinical Pharmacist & Medication Therapy Leader

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans seeks a pharmacist to join a hospital-based team, providing patient-centered pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetic consultation. The role emphasizes clinical decision-making, dose adjustment, and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with a PGY1 residency; PharmD is preferred, with a current state license. The position involves education, pathway development, and leadership within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a current license in the state.
• Completion of a PGY1 Residency; PGY2 preferred.
• PharmD degree preferred.
• Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmacokinetic consultation, obtains and uses appropriate laboratory data to evaluate drug therapy and dosing.
• Evaluates patient response to drug therapy.
• Documents interventions and conducts outcome evaluations for clinical activities.
• Assists with development of pathways, best practices, and guidelines for the assigned population.
• Educates staff, students, patients and health care providers; submits for publication once every two years.
• Mentors residents, students and new staff to meet departmental goals.
• Responsible for patient care beyond hospital visits through all transitions of care.
• Complies with laws, accreditation standards and privacy program.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Leadership/Teaching

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

PGY2 Pharmacy Residency

Job description

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans seeks a pharmacist to join a hospital-based team, providing patient-centered pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetic consultation. The role emphasizes clinical decision-making, dose adjustment, and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with a PGY1 residency; PharmD is preferred, with a current state license. The position involves education, pathway development, and leadership within a multidisciplinary setting.