Per Diem Hospital Pharmacist — Clinical Care & Dosing

Optum; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

CPS, part of Optum, invites applications for a Per Diem Clinical Staff Pharmacist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. This role involves clinical evaluation, dispensing prescriptions, and ensuring safe, effective drug therapy under professional standards.

The position emphasizes collaboration with care teams, supervision of technicians, and regulatory compliance. Compensation reflects an hourly rate based on factors like experience and market conditions.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD).
• Active Louisiana Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Experience with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients.
• Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP and hospital standards.
• Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements.

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

CPS, part of Optum, invites applications for a Per Diem Clinical Staff Pharmacist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. This role involves clinical evaluation, dispensing prescriptions, and ensuring safe, effective drug therapy under professional standards.

The position emphasizes collaboration with care teams, supervision of technicians, and regulatory compliance. Compensation reflects an hourly rate based on factors like experience and market conditions.