Pharmacist Per Diem - Employee Pharmacy

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Pharmacist for PRN shifts in a community pharmacy setting. The role focuses on dispensing medications, providing dosing information, and ensuring patient safety with attention to drug interactions.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D and must be licensed in Louisiana; retail experience is preferred. Strong customer service and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed in Louisiana.
• Experience in retail or community pharmacy preferred.
• Strong patient service skills and knowledge of drug interactions.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide information about dosing and safety.
• Communicate with patients regarding side effects and drug interactions.
• Maintain accuracy and balance priorities in a fast paced setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm.D

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-6p / 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. 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.

St. Tammany Health System is a not-for-profit acute care facility dedicated to delivering advanced healthcare with a focus on wellness, prevention, and patient-centered care.