Pharmacist PRN

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a licensed pharmacist to interpret medication orders and manage duties within the pharmacy. This role involves reviewing drug therapies, providing clinical consultations, and accurately dispensing medications.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of pharmacy laws and capable of supervising support personnel. Variable hours are required for this position, and the role emphasizes accuracy and independence in pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed pharmacist with knowledge of pharmacy laws.
• Ability to supervise pharmacy support personnel.
• Must have experience in clinical consultation and drug information.

Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders and transcribes to patient profiles.
• Reviews drug therapies for contraindications and interactions.
• Accurately dispenses medications and prepares sterile admixtures.
• Supervises pharmacy operations in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Interpreting medication orders

Drug therapy review

Clinical consultation

Knowledge of pharmacy laws

Supervision of support personnel

Accurate dispensing of medications

Education

Licensed Pharmacist through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Job description

General Duties

• Interprets medication orders and transcribes them to computerized patient medication profiles accurately.
• Reviews drug therapies for contraindications, interactions, allergies and appropriateness of orders for patients.
• Assesses and interprets age‑specific data.
• Contacts physicians to clarify medication orders and documents interventions appropriately.
• Provides clinical consultation, drug information and clarification to practitioners, nursing staff, patients and family.
• Sustains the hospital formulary by 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 and 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.

Licensing and Certifications

Licensed Pharmacist through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America).

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.

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.