Pharmacist - Overnight

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

None

Descripción de la vacante

LCMC Health is seeking an overnight pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care during night shifts. The role includes interpreting orders, dispensing medications, and providing clinical consultation to physicians, nurses, patients and families within the hospital setting.

You will supervise pharmacy staff, ensure accurate documentation, maintain controlled substance records, and uphold Louisiana and federal pharmacy laws and DEA regulations while supporting cost-effective therapies

Formación

• Licensed Pharmacist through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy operations preferred.
• Ability to supervise pharmacy staff.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret medication orders and transcribe to computerized patient medication profiles accurately.
• Review therapies for contraindications, interactions, allergies and appropriateness of orders.
• Provide clinical consultation to practitioners, nursing staff, patients and family.
• Dispense medications and prepare sterile admixtures including chemotherapy and TPN.
• Maintain records for controlled substances as required by law and policies.

Conocimientos

Pharmacist

Clinical counseling

Drug information

Medication safety

Educación

Pharmacist license

Descripción del empleo

Your job is more than a job.

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

GENERAL DUTIES

The overnight pharmacist 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

Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.