Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a licensed Pharmacist for its retail pharmacy. You will dispense medications, provide dosing guidance, explain side effects, and ensure drug interactions are managed with accuracy and empathy.

The position requires a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, Louisiana license, and retail pharmacy experience. Regular hours Mon-Fri with weekend rotation; opportunity to support the community's health needs.

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.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide dosing information, side effects and compatibilities for patients.
• Maintain strong patient service, attention to detail and knowledge of drug interactions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D degree

Job description

Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy### Pharmacist - Retail PharmacyApply: Covington, LA: Full time: Posted Today: R13258At 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: 40Hour: M-F: 8-6 Sat: 9-3 Sun: 9-1 **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.