Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacy - St. Mary's

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a licensed pharmacist to join a multidisciplinary pharmaceutical care team. You will evaluate orders, prepare and verify medications, and monitor patient drug therapy to ensure safe, effective outcomes.

Requirements include a BS in Pharmacy (Pharm.D preferred), current state license, and strong data entry and communication skills. This role emphasizes patient education, compliance with regulations, and quality care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Pharmacy license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is required; Pharm.D preferred.
• Experience with data entry, Windows software, and clinical communication.
• Ability to perform clinical assessment and patient education as part of drug therapy management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician orders based on clinical assessment including allergies, age, renal function, and lab values.
• Safely prepares, dispenses, and verifies medications including sterile products.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes and provides patient education.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Windows proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Windows applications

Job description

This job maintains and ensures complete and appropriate drug therapy in a multidisciplinary pharmaceutical care environment. Prepares, dispenses and verifies medications ordered for an assigned group of patients, using safe, rational, and cost-effective therapeutic decision making. Assesses, evaluates and monitors patient drug therapy; provides drug information, patient education, and other clinical pharmacy services.

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 -None.

Certifications

Required - Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice

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.
• Skills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals, operate technical equipment, and etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Evaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient which includes but is not limited to allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status.
• Assures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products and investigational drugs measured by QA, medication occurrences, competency assessment and other documentation.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes measured by intervention documentation, ADR assessment, chart reviews, target drug reviews, patient education, and the provision of drug information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge, licensures and certifications through continuing education.
• Manages the operations of the pharmacy in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• 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

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.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.). Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Work may require travel throughout and between facilities. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, however incumbents may be called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may 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, Maine, 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."