Pharmacist - Inpatient - West Bank - PRN

Ochsner Health; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Gretna, LA seeks a licensed pharmacist to evaluate orders, prepare and dispense medications, and monitor patient drug therapy in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will provide drug information, educate patients, maintain compliance with regulations, and contribute to safe, cost-effective care while advancing professional knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Skills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals, operate technical equipment, and etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient including allergies, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, and dosing guidelines.
• Assures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products and investigational drugs.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes with education and information provision.
• Maintains professional knowledge, licensures and certifications through continuing education.
• Manages the operations of the pharmacy in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Adapts communication and services to the patient population while respecting privacy.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Clinical pharmacology

Patient education

Effective communication

Data entry/Data retrieval

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job maintains and ensures complete and appropriate drug therapy in a multidisciplinary pharmaceutical care environment. Prepares, dispenses and verifies medications ordered for an assigned group of patients, using safe, rational, and cost-effective therapeutic decision making. Assesses, evaluates and monitors patient drug therapy; provides drug information, patient education, and other clinical pharmacy services.

Education

Required -Bachelor's degree

Preferred -Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Work Experience

Required -None.

Certifications

Required - Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Skills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals, operate technical equipment, and etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Evaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient which includes but is not limited to allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status.
• Assures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products and investigational drugs measured by QA, medication occurrences, competency assessment and other documentation.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes measured by intervention documentation, ADR assessment, chart reviews, target drug reviews, patient education, and the provision of drug information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge, licensures and certifications through continuing education.
• Manages the operations of the pharmacy in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.). Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Work may require travel throughout and between facilities. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, however incumbents may be called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. There is potential to encounter hazardous medications and hazardous waste.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.