Relief Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans seeks a Pharmacist to compound, dispense and review medications, ensuring accuracy and safety across outpatient services.

You will provide immunizations, medication therapy management, and patient education while guiding pharmacy technicians and clerical staff. The role requires LA licensure, PharmD, and a collaborative approach to complex drug therapies with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• PharmD required and licensure in Louisiana or eligibility.
• Experience with standard pharmacy and office equipment.
• Retail/community pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Windows-based software and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide immunizations and medication therapy management.
• Compound and dispense medications and prepare extemporaneous products.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and clarify as needed.
• Educate physicians, patients and staff about drugs and dosages.
• Oversee technical and clerical staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Participate in planning and updating department policies.
• Maintain licensure and certifications up-to-date.

Skills

Computer skills

Windows apps

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

PharmD

Louisiana license or eligibility

Tools

Pharmacy software

Data entry systems

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receipt of written, electronic or oral prescriptions from physicians or other qualified practitioners. Oversees the day-to-day activities of the technical and clerical pharmacy staff and, when the manager is absent, also serves as the manager on duty, and makes professionally appropriate decisions. Works with the clinical staff to manage the complex drug therapies of Specialty Medication and Transplant patients. Provides drug information and patient education to physicians, patients and other health care workers and maintains all minimum standards as designated by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Work Experience

• Required - Experience working with standard pharmacy and office equipment.
• Experience working in a Retail / Community Pharmacy.

Certifications

• Required - Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Louisiana, or eligibility for licensure

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Job Duties

• Provides immunizations.
• Provides medication therapy management.
• Compounds and/or dispenses medications and other extemporaneous products for outpatients, while also reviewing, interpreting and clarifying prescriptions for accuracy.
• Provides information on drugs, their characteristics, dosages, indications, adverse reactions, etc. to medical staff.
• Oversees technical and clerical staff on a day to day basis as required in the preparations and delivery of medications.
• Actively participates in the planning and development of new projects and assists in developing / updating departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensure all licensures and certifications are up-to-date.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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