Retail Pharmacist - PRN

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a licensed pharmacist to manage immunizations, drug therapy and dispensing for outpatient medications. You will lead daily pharmacy operations, review prescriptions for accuracy and collaborate with clinical staff on complex therapies.

The role requires a Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy, state licensure, and at least 1 year in a retail/pharmacy setting. BLS is required for immunizers; strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Required - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Preferred - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).
• Required - 1 year of experience working with standard pharmacy and office equipment.
• Experience working in a retail/community pharmacy.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association as required for Immunizers.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Immunizations

Medication therapy management

Pharmacy software

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Office equipment

Job description

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 state 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 - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Preferred - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).

Work Experience

Required - 1 year of 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 practice, or eligibility for licensure.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association as required for Immunizers. (Retail Pharmacist at Ochsner LSU Health and/or Ochsner Lafayette General are not immunizers and are not required to to obtain BLS.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• 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.
• Performs 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

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

The incumbent works with patient who have known or suspected communicable diseases and my enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

There is potential to encounter hazardous medications and hazardous waste.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.