Oncology Infusion Pharmacist- OLGMC Pharmacy- Full Time

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner in Lafayette, LA seeks a licensed pharmacist to evaluate orders, dispense medications including sterile products, and optimize patient outcomes. This role requires a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy with an active state license and strong data-entry, Windows skills, and patient communication.

You will work within a team focused on safe, effective drug therapy, regulatory compliance, and clear education for patients and staff in a fast-paced patient care environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is required.
• Current pharmacy license in the state of practice.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician orders based on clinical assessment including allergies, renal function, drug interactions, and guidelines.
• Assures safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes with documentation and patient education.
• Maintains professional knowledge, licensure, and certifications through continuing education.
• Ensures pharmacy operations comply with state and federal regulations.
• Adapts communication and service delivery to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Data entry

Windows apps

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacy software

Pharmacology knowledge

Dexterity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

Schedule

M-F 7:30AM-4PM or 8AM-4:30PM

Education

• Required - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Preferred - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Work Experience

• Required - None.

Certifications

• Required - Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Skills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals, operate technical equipment, and etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Evaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient which includes but is not limited to allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status.
• Assures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products and investigational drugs measured by QA, medication occurrences, competency assessment and other documentation.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes measured by intervention documentation, ADR assessment, chart reviews, target drug reviews, patient education, and the provision of drug information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge, licensures and certifications through continuing education.
• Manages the operations of the pharmacy in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Other Duties

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Compliance

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the co