Pharmacist FT Rotating Day Shifts/Weekends

LCMC Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Pharmacist in Covington, Louisiana, to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through effective drug distribution and patient counseling. The role includes interpreting medication orders, supervising pharmacy support staff, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws.

The pharmacist will work varying hours between 6am and 9:30pm, with a focus on accuracy and patient safety during medication dispensing. Join a team that values equal opportunity and strives for excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist with the Louisiana Board.
• Experience in clinical environments and medication management.
• Ability to work independently and supervise pharmacy technicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution.
• Review drug therapies for contraindications and appropriateness.
• Dispense medications and prepare sterile admixtures.

Skills

Clinical consultation

Medication order interpretation

Patient counseling

Knowledge of pharmacy laws

Supervision of pharmacy personnel

Education

Licensed Pharmacist through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

The pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling and teaching.

The hours will vary between 6am and 9:30pm with a weekend rotation. Rotation through a week-long clinical pharmacist shift included.

General Duties

Interprets medication orders and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately. Reviews drug therapies for contraindications, interactions, allergies and appropriateness of orders for patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret age specific data. Contacts physician and clarifies medication orders and documents interventions appropriately.

Provides clinical consultation, drug information and clarification to practitioners, nursing staff, patients and family. Sustains hospital formulary minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols and suggesting appropriate cost‑effective and therapeutic equivalent alternatives. Maintains knowledge of Louisiana and Federal pharmacy laws and DEA regulations.

Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the Pharmacy Technician's appropriate dispensing of medications and preparation of non‑sterile compounding as required by law/policies. Oversees operation of the Pharmacy in the absence of the Pharmacy Supervisor as necessary. Works independently with minimal supervision; organizes and prioritizes work assignments and ensures Pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.

Accurately dispenses medications and prepares sterile admixtures, including sterile products, chemotherapy and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Maintains records for controlled substances as required by law and pharmacy policies.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Pharmacist through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

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.