Pharmacist - Employee Pharmacy

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a licensed Pharmacist for our Employee Pharmacy. This full-time role focuses on dispensing medications, providing dosing information, and counseling patients on side effects and drug interactions.

The position requires a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy and Louisiana licensure, with preferred experience in retail or community settings. The role emphasizes patient service, accuracy, and safety in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D degree.
• Must be licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of Louisiana.
• Experience working in a Retail or Community Pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide information about dosing, side effects, and compatibilities for patients.
• Provide dosing information and counsel on drug interactions and safety.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in dispensing and patient communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D degree

Job description

Pharmacist - Employee Pharmacy### Pharmacist - Employee PharmacyApply: Covington, LA: Full time: Posted Today: R13256At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40**Job Summary:** Performs all functions relating to the dispensing of medications, including the provision of information about dosing, side effects, and compatibilities for all patients. This role requires strong patient service skills, excellent knowledge of chemistry and specific drug interactions, excellent attention to detail and ability to balance competing priorities. **Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D degree. Must be licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of Louisiana. Experience working in a Retail or Community Pharmacy preferred. **Physical Demands:** Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%)- reaching, handling/feeling, talking Occasionally (1%-33%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping**EMPLOYMENT**Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found **by clicking here**, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.