Staff Pharmacist PRN

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Slidell is seeking a Pharmacy professional to ensure effective drug therapy in a multidisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include evaluating physician orders, dispensing medications, and managing drug therapy to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Required - Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice.
• Required - None work experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician orders based on clinical assessment.
• Ensures safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference, and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

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.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Skills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals, operate technical equipment, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Evaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient, including allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status.
• Ensures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications, including sterile products and investigational drugs, measured by QA, medication occurrences, competency assessments, and documentation.
• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes, measured by intervention documentation, ADR assessment, chart reviews, patient education, and drug information provision.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge, licensures, and certifications through continuing education.
• Manages pharmacy operations in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy, communication style, and obtaining permissions as appropriate.

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 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, ensuring compliance.

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.

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. 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 when it requires significant walking or standing, or working at a production rate pace involving pushing and pulling.

Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, and grab with arms and hands; manual dexterity required.

Work may require travel between facilities and a flexible schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekends, holidays, on-call).

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, but may involve emergency care or first aid. Incumbents work with patients with communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There is occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications and waste.

Because of the healthcare setting, there may be occupational risks related to hazardous medications or waste during receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and disposal. The risk level may increase depending on job duties.

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