Clinical Pharmacist - Digital Medicine

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

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 monitors and evaluates drug therapy for appropriateness based on the patient’s health status, institutional criteria/guidelines, and cost efficient measures; assumes responsibility for the management of pharmacy services to assigned areas for the goal of improving patient outcomes; provides drug information to health care personnel; participates with appropriate medical team on patient care rounds; precepts pharmacy students and residents; and provides in-services/education to pharmacy and other health care providers when appropriate. 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.

Requirements

• Education Required – Graduate of an accredited School/College of Pharmacy
• Certifications Required – Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Louisiana, or eligible for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exhibit good clinical experience in specialty as well as leadership/teaching skills.
• Ability to understand the distributive process of the Pharmacy within 45 days from hire.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations as required.
• Ability to work flexible schedule as needed such as nights, evenings, weekends, etc.

Nice To Haves

• PGY1 Residency in Pharmacy Practice Preferred
• PG21 Residency in Pharmacy Practice

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and care.
• Conducts Pharmacoeconomics.
• Educates staff, students, patients, health care providers and other health care professionals.
• Mentors residents, students and new staff to meet departmental goals.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continued education.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees