Pharmacist - Employee Pharmacy

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a licensed Pharmacist to perform the dispensing of medications and to provide dosing guidance, information on side effects, and drug interactions for patients.

This position requires strong patient service skills, solid chemistry knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a retail/community pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• Must have BS in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Licensed pharmacist in Louisiana.
• Retail/community pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide dosing, side-effect, and drug interaction information.
• Ensure patient safety through accurate verification and counseling.
• Maintain high attention to detail and manage competing priorities.

Skills

Patient service

Chemistry knowledge

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm.D degree

Job description

At 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, 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.