Ambulatory Infusion Pharmacist - Float

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ambulatory Infusion Pharmacist is responsible for medication management for assigned patients, including evaluating medication therapy for appropriateness based on health status, institutional criteria and guidelines, and cost-efficient measures. The role includes medication reconciliation, medication monitoring, patient education, and providing pharmacy expertise for order sets, benefit design, formularies, and other pharmacy-related documents. The pharmacist also supports education for pharmacy and medical residents and provides education to healthcare providers as needed. This is a float infusion pharmacist role with a hybrid work schedule available. Travel is required among the listed sites: Kenner OMC; Baton Rouge – The Grove; Baton Rouge – The Cancer Center; St. Tammany Hospital; Benson Cancer Center; Westbank OMC; Ochsner Baptist; Slidell Memorial Hospital; and Ochsner Lafayette General. The pharmacist provides pharmacokinetic consultation, evaluates patient responses to drug therapy, documents interventions and evaluates clinical outcomes, and assists in developing pathways, best practices, and guidelines. The role includes educating and mentoring staff, students, patients, healthcare providers, residents, and new staff; supporting patient care across transitions of care; and assisting with work during staffing shortages or operational disruptions. The pharmacist must remain current with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The position routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, isolation rooms, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. Physical demands include medium work, prolonged standing, and travel throughout and between facilities. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used when appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, or three years of related specialty experience in lieu of the residency.
Current pharmacy license in the state of practice.
Computer skills and dexterity for patient-information data entry and retrieval; proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
Strong leadership and teaching skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, stand for prolonged periods, and travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency.

Responsibilities

Manage medications for assigned patients, including medication reconciliation, monitoring, and patient education.
Evaluate medication therapy for appropriateness in light of patient health status, institutional criteria and guidelines, and cost-efficient measures.
Provide pharmacokinetic consultation; obtain and use laboratory data to evaluate medication selection and dosing; and communicate findings to healthcare practitioners.
Evaluate patient responses to drug therapy.
Document interventions and conduct outcome studies or evaluations related to clinical activities.
Assist with developing pathways, best practices, and guidelines for the assigned patient population.
Educate staff, students, patients, healthcare providers, and other healthcare professionals; submit work for publication once every two years.
Mentor residents, students, and new staff to support departmental goals.
Support overall patient care beyond the hospital visit and through transitions of care.
Provide pharmacy expertise for order sets, benefit design, formularies, and other pharmacy-related documents as needed.
Assist with work in technical and non-technical areas when staffing shortages or operational disruptions occur.
Adapt communication and care to patient needs, including privacy, introductions, explanations, permissions, and communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Perform other related duties as required.