Staff Pharmacist

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Corporation in Louisiana seeks a Pharmacist to deliver safe, accurate pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting. You will verify orders, dispense medications, perform clinical reviews, monitor therapies, and help oversee pharmacy operations.

Applicants should be ACPE-accredited graduates licensed or eligible by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn hospital procedures and regulatory

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and licensed or eligible by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Hospital or health-system pharmacy experience preferred but not required; prior pharmacy practice that demonstrates sound judgment is acceptable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; willingness to learn hospital procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness; dispense medications; perform clinical review and medication therapy monitoring.
• Oversee pharmacy operations in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

ACPE-accredited Pharmacy School

Louisiana Pharmacist License eligibility

Job description

DESCRIPTION

• General Function - Responsible for the safe, accurate, and appropriate provision of pharmaceutical care, including medication order verification, dispensing, clinical review, medication therapy monitoring, and oversight of pharmacy operations in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

• Educational Requirements: Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and currently licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a pharmacist by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience Requirements: Hospital or health-system pharmacy experience is preferred but not required. Previous pharmacy practice experience that demonstrates sound professional judgment and readiness to transition into the hospital setting is acceptable.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with the aptitude and willingness to learn hospital pharmacy practice, medication-use systems, sterile compounding, regulatory requirements, and departmental procedures.

JOB RELATED HAZARDS

• Work may involve prolonged standing, walking, repetitive computer use, and occasional lifting or movement of supplies and medication containers.
• Potential exposure to hazardous drugs, including antineoplastic agents, and other pharmaceutical chemicals.
• Potential exposure to infectious patients, bodily fluids, or contaminated materials within the hospital environment.
• Work may involve frequent interruptions, competing priorities, and time-sensitive responsibilities requiring sustained attention and accuracy.