Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacy - Full-Time

Woman's Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading women's healthcare facility in Baton Rouge seeks an experienced Pharmacist responsible for preparing and dispensing medications. You'll document patient profiles, verify dosages, and counsel patients on discharge medications, contributing to patient safety and care quality. The position requires a valid Louisiana pharmacy license and preferred hospital pharmacy experience. Join a nationally recognized team dedicated to exceptional care in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy and IV preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents and maintains patient profile accurately.
• Interprets medication orders and provides care per risk level.
• Prepares and dispenses medications according to hospital policies.
• Performs prescription counseling for patients on discharge medications.
• Calculates and verifies doses for high-risk medications as needed.
• Compounds low and medium risk sterile preparations.
• Monitors drug therapy for contraindications and interactions.
• Records use of controlled substances as per policy.
• Verifies drugs’ contents and expiration dates in various trays.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

IV preparation

Patient counseling

Medication monitoring

Education

Current licensure from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Job description

The Pharmacist prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals as ordered by qualified prescriber; approves the drug usage, strength, dosage regimen and route of administration. Performs other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Requirements:

• Current licensure from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy and IV preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Documents and maintains patient profile accurately to include information on allergies, disease history, food/drug interactions, patient education, etc.
• Interprets medication orders and provides pharmaceutical care in accordance to patient's risk level. Consults appropriate references when needed.
• Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following the hospital's policies and procedures.
• Performs prescription counseling for patients or caretakers on discharge medications as requested.
• Calculates and verifies doses for neonatal drugs, chemotherapy, TPNs, aminoglycosides and Vancomycin upon request, and other high risk medications as needed.
• Compounds low and medium risk sterile preparations including epidural bags and syringes, large volume parenteral, TPNS, IV syringes for neonates, chemotherapy, anesthesia unit doses, etc.
• Monitors drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, adverse drug reactions, therapeutic duplication and appropriateness.
• Records the use of controlled substances according to policy and procedure. Verifies controlled substance count of the narcotic being dispensed. Monitors controlled substance dispensing and receipt records for accuracy. Reports discrepancies promptly to director.
• Verifies contents and expiration dates of drugs in anesthesia trays, transport bags, crash cart trays, neonatal resuscitation trays, and other exchange systems in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as assigned by Woman's Hospital.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Every third/fourth weekend

Pay Range:

Hourly/Exempt

$102,000 - $151,000

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants.Nationally recognizedfor exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.

For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us [e-mail].

Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Pharmacist prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals as ordered by qualified prescriber; approves the drug usage, strength, dosage regimen and route of administration. Performs other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Requirements:

• Current licensure from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy and IV preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Documents and maintains patient profile accurately to include information on allergies, disease history, food/drug interactions, patient education, etc.
• Interprets medication orders and provides pharmaceutical care in accordance to patient's risk level. Consults appropriate references when needed.
• Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following the hospital's policies and procedures.
• Performs prescription counseling for patients or caretakers on discharge medications as requested.
• Calculates and verifies doses for neonatal drugs, chemotherapy, TPNs, aminoglycosides and Vancomycin upon request, and other high risk medications as needed.
• Compounds low and medium risk sterile preparations including epidural bags and syringes, large volume parenteral, TPNS, IV syringes for neonates, chemotherapy, anesthesia unit doses, etc.
• Monitors drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, adverse drug reactions, therapeutic duplication and appropriateness.
• Records the use of controlled substances according to policy and procedure. Verifies controlled substance count of the narcotic being dispensed. Monitors controlled substance dispensing and receipt records for accuracy. Reports discrepancies promptly to director.
• Verifies contents and expiration dates of drugs in anesthesia trays, transport bags, crash cart trays, neonatal resuscitation trays, and other exchange systems in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as assigned by Woman's Hospital.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

5:30 AM - 10:00 PM; various shifts

Every third/fourth weekend

Pay Range:

Hourly/Exempt

$102,000 - $151,000

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants.Nationally recognizedfor exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.

For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us [e-mail].

Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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