Retail Pharmacist: Patient Care Leader & Mentor

La Vostra Llar; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Professional development

Paid time off

Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is seeking a pharmacist to join our retail/hospital pharmacy team in Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on accurate interpretation and dispensing of prescriptions, patient safety, and clinical guidance for patients and providers.

Required are a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and an active Louisiana Pharmacist license. Retail or hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, with supervision of technicians and ongoing professional development emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Current Louisiana Pharmacist license is required.
• Retail or hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill medications according to physician orders and policies.
• Enter prescriptions accurately into patient profiles.
• Maintain medication profiles and controlled substances records.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, allergy, and dosing.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Provide clinical consultations to practitioners and suggest cost‑effective therapies.
• Document interventions and participate in medication use reviews and quality initiatives.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and provide feedback on performance.
• Prioritize workflow to ensure timely pharmacy services with minimal supervision.
• Conduct medication storage inspections and remove outdated drugs.
• Offer professional customer service at the pharmacy window and by phone.
• Maintain licensure and complete continuing education.
• Attend staff meetings and stay current with practice standards.

Skills

Prescription interpretation

Pharmacy supervision

Counseling patients

Drug therapy monitoring

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Baton Rouge General is seeking a pharmacist to join our retail/hospital pharmacy team in Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on accurate interpretation and dispensing of prescriptions, patient safety, and clinical guidance for patients and providers.

Required are a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and an active Louisiana Pharmacist license. Retail or hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, with supervision of technicians and ongoing professional development emphasized.