Clinical/Order Entry Pharmacist, Full-Time
About The Position
CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a full-time Clinical/Order Entry Pharmacist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This hybrid pharmacy role combines medication order entry and verification with clinical pharmacy services. The position is expected to spend approximately 50% of the time supporting order entry and medication verification and 50% providing clinical pharmacy services to inpatient care teams. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with rotating day shifts, evening coverage approximately 1–2 times per month, and every-other-weekend coverage. The pharmacist supports safe, effective, evidence-based patient care and pharmacy operations throughout the organization. The role includes medication order review and dispensing, clinical medication management, collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams, pharmacy workflow support, and supervision of pharmacy technicians and interns. The position requires compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. The hourly pay range is $44–$79, based on full-time employment and factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase program, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD).
- Active Louisiana Pharmacist license in good standing.
- Experience with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of recent pharmacist experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Review, verify, enter, and dispense medication orders to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with hospital policies.
- Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management, pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic monitoring, and medication optimization.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to support evidence-based medication use and positive patient outcomes.
- Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related issues, adverse drug events, and drug interactions.
- Support pharmacy operations, including sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication distribution, and workflow management.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase program
- 401(k) contribution
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Job Type
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