Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy

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

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to perform all functions related to dispensing medications and to provide dosing guidance, side effects information, and drug compatibilities for patients. The role requires strong patient service skills, excellent knowledge of chemistry and drug interactions, and meticulous attention to detail to balance competing priorities in a busy community pharmacy setting.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm. Saturday: 9am-3pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D degree required.
• Licensed Pharmacist in Louisiana required.
• Retail/Community Pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide dosing information.
• Advise on side effects and drug compatibilities.
• Maintain focus on patient service and accuracy in dispensing.

Skills

Patient service

Attention to detail

Chemistry knowledge

Drug interactions knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm. D

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm

Saturday: 9am-3pm

Sunday: 9am-1pm

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.

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.