Pharmacist

Lane Regional Medical Center; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary, LA is seeking a Pharmacist to manage hospital pharmacy operations, compound and verify medications, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff on drug therapies. The role includes counseling patients and supervising pharmacy technicians.

Applicants should hold a Doctorate or PharmD with Louisiana licensure and preferably one year of hospital pharmacy experience. This position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Requires a Doctorate or PharmD and licensure as a pharmacist; must meet Louisiana state requirements for licensure.
• Preferred: minimum of one year hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Compounding and preparing ordered pharmaceutical preparations.
• Communicating with physicians regarding medication orders and any irregularities.
• Prepare TPN solutions and monitor TPN patients as required.
• Mix sterile solutions using aseptic technique with appropriate containment.
• Demonstrate competencies in aseptic technique, garbing, gowning, IV/HDS prep.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to work in high-paced env

Education

Bachelor's/Doctorate of Pharmacy licensure

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Compounding and preparing ordered pharmaceutical preparations
• Contacting and conferring physicians if there are any questions or irregularities regarding medication orders
• Preparing TPN solutions and Monitoring TPN Patients as required
• Mixing of irrigating solutions and intravenous additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood or CAL, or CACI for hazardous medications
• Shows competencies in aseptic technique, garbing and gowning, and didactic training in IV and HD preparation
• Consulting with physician and nursing staff concerning availability, form, side effects and incompatibilities of currently available drugs
• Responsible for the collection of Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement data
• Interprets prescription orders and contacts provider or insurer as indicated
• Performs medication counseling for patients as requested
• Supervises activities and checks work of pharmacy technicians
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy, must meet state requirements for Pharmacist and registered by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
• Minimum of one year experience in hospital Pharmacy preferred

Required

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