Pharmacist - Employee Pharmacy

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is hiring a Pharmacist responsible for dispensing medications and providing dosing information, drug interactions, and patient counseling. The role emphasizes strong patient service skills, accuracy, and attention to detail in a retail/community setting.

Applicants must hold a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy and be licensed in Louisiana. Prior retail experience is preferred, with a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care for our community.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Louisiana.
• Retail/Community pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pharmacist degree required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide dosing, side effect and compatibility information.
• Deliver strong patient service and education.
• Maintain high accuracy in all dispensing and documentation tasks.

Skills

Patient service

Chemistry knowledge

Attention to detail

Priority balancing

Education

BS 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.

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.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.