Pharmacist Per Diem - Employee Pharmacy

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, Louisiana, is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join their team. In this role, you will perform all functions related to dispensing medications, ensuring excellent patient service while providing essential information regarding medications and their effects.

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D degree, along with a valid Pharmacist license in Louisiana. Experience in retail or community pharmacy is preferred. The health system emphasizes a commitment to high standards of service and invites only those who embody their mission and values to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong patient service skills are required.
• Excellent knowledge of chemistry and drug interactions is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide information on dosing and side effects.
• Ensure patient safety by checking for drug interactions.
• Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment.

Skills

Patient service skills

Knowledge of chemistry

Attention to detail

Ability to balance priorities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D degree

Licensed as a Pharmacist in Louisiana

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: TBD

Work Shift

PRN (as needed)

• Monday – Friday: 7am – 6pm
• Saturday – Sunday: 8am – 4:30pm

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. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

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.