Pharmacist - Employee Pharmacy

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Hospital is seeking a full-time Pharmacist for its Employee Pharmacy in Covington, LA. The role involves medication dispensing and patient interaction, requiring strong service skills and a solid understanding of chemistry and drug interactions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in Louisiana required.
• Experience in Retail or Community Pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions related to medication dispensing.
• Provides information on dosing, side effects, and drug compatibilities.

Skills

Patient Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Chemistry

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm.D degree

Job description

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Pharmacist - Employee Pharmacy

Apply locations: Covington, LA | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago | Job requisition id: R9818

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the beauty of St. Tammany Parish enhances our attractive compensation package. Located in Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, it is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with numerous amenities.

Job Description and Requirements

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm; Every other weekend, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Job Summary: Performs all functions related to medication dispensing, including providing information on dosing, side effects, and drug compatibilities. Strong patient service skills, excellent knowledge of chemistry and drug interactions, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities are essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D degree
• Licensed Pharmacist in Louisiana
• Experience in Retail or Community Pharmacy preferred

Physical Demands: Good physical health required. Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods. Lifting at least 50 pounds is necessary. Moderate noise level expected.

• Physical Effort:
• Constant (67%-100%) - hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching, handling/feeling, talking
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping

Employment Expectations

All staff are expected to uphold the mission, vision, and values of St. Tammany Health System. Please review these expectations by clicking here before applying. If unable to demonstrate these characteristics, please refrain from applying.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

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