Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine 7 On/7 Off

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a General Clinical Pharmacist to work with physicians, care managers, and clinical staff on patient outcomes while maintaining cost. You will provide therapeutic assessments and disease management for assigned practices within a medical care team.

The role involves direct patient care activities, collaboration with health care providers, development of guidelines, and active participation on clinical committees to improve care delivery and safety.

Qualifications

• Required: Pharm.D. Completion of PGY 1 Residency Program.
• Preferred: PGY 2 in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine OR Board Certification in Critical Care (BCCCP) or Emergency Medicine (BCEMP).

Responsibilities

• Directs development and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services.
• Provides clinical consultation to the Medical Staff and other health care providers within the appropriate team or unit(s).
• Communicates and documents all activities/interventions (medication orders, dosing, ADRs, errors).
• Fosters teamwork and ensures delivery of high‑quality patient care.
• Participates on clinical committees and liaises with physicians, nursing, and other healthcare professionals.
• Develops and implements treatment guidelines, pathways, and formulary changes.

Education

Pharm.D. + PGY1 residency

PGY2 in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine or Board Certification (BCCCP/BCEMP)

Job description

Your job is more than a job. This is a generalist position. The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for working with physicians, care managers, and other clinical staff as part of a medical care team focusing on patient outcomes while maintaining cost. The clinical pharmacist provides patients and providers with therapeutic assessments and selected disease management for assigned practices, working towards improving patient and practice outcomes. The clinical pharmacist also performs other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

General Duties

Patient Care Activities: Directs and initiates development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services. Provides clinical consultation to the Medical Staff and other health care providers within the appropriate team or unit(s), suggests appropriate cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives as needed. Communicates and documents all activities/interventions (i.e., medication order changes/clarifications with the prescriber, pharmacokinetic dosing/monitoring, adverse drug reactions and errors, etc.). Fosters teamwork and takes responsibility to ensure delivery of high‑quality patient care. Performs staff duties as needed.

Collaboration and Education of Health Care Providers: Collaborates with all health care providers to ensure timely resolution of concerns and questions. Provides ongoing education and timely drug information to physicians, nursing, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals by developing educational materials and competencies and providing in‑services as needed.

Development of Clinical Guidelines and Protocols: Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, pathways, protocols, formulary changes, medication use evaluations, and any other appropriate drug information reports as approved by the appropriate committee(s).

Committee Membership and Awareness of Regulatory Standards: Actively participates on clinical committees including pharmacy and therapeutics committee and other appointed committees as needed. Acts as a liaison to other healthcare practitioners. Fosters a good working relationship with physicians, medical staff, nursing, and other healthcare professionals. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of documenting information in the medical record, JCAHO and CMS standards, and State Board of Pharmacy requirements. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of departmental and hospital policies and health‑system initiatives.

Education / Experience / Qualifications

Required: Pharm.D. Completion of PGY 1 Residency Program. Preferred: PGY 2 in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine OR Board Certification in Critical Care (BCCCP) or Emergency Medicine (BCEMP).

Licenses and Certifications

Currently licensed or registered to practice pharmacy in Louisiana. Board Certification in applicable specialty area preferred.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America).

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.