Clinical Pharmacist - Neurology Dermatology

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Meridian, MS

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist assumes responsibility for medication management of assigned patients and monitors and evaluates medication therapy for appropriateness based on the patient's health status, institutional criteria and guidelines, and cost-efficient measures. This includes medication reconciliation, medication monitoring, and patient education. The pharmacist participates in education for Pharmacy and Medical Residents and provides education to healthcare providers as needed. The role also contributes pharmacy expertise to order sets, benefit design, formularies, and other pharmacy-related documents. The pharmacist provides pharmacokinetic consultation, uses laboratory data to assess medication selection and dosing, evaluates patient responses to drug therapy, and documents interventions and outcomes. The role supports the development of clinical pathways, best practices, and guidelines for the assigned population; educates staff, students, patients, and healthcare professionals; mentors residents, students, and new staff; and supports continuity of patient care across transitions. The pharmacist must comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer's compliance, privacy, and safety requirements. This position requires a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a current pharmacy license in the state of practice. Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency is required, although three years of related specialty experience may be accepted in its place. A Doctor of Pharmacy degree and PGY2 Pharmacy Residency are preferred. No prior work experience is listed as required. The role involves medium physical work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, standing for prolonged periods, and traveling throughout and between facilities. Duties routinely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, isolation rooms, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, or three years of related specialty experience accepted 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 varied audiences.
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 and monitor and evaluate therapy for appropriateness, including medication reconciliation, monitoring, and patient education.
Provide pharmacokinetic consultation; use appropriate laboratory data to assess medication selection and dosing, and communicate findings to healthcare practitioners.
Evaluate patient response to drug therapy.
Document interventions and conduct outcome studies or evaluations related to clinical activities.
Assist in 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 meet 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.
Remain involved in Pharmacy and Medical Resident education and provide education to healthcare providers as needed.
Accommodate organizational needs by volunteering for tasks in technical or non-technical areas during staffing shortages or operational disruptions.
Adapt communication and care to patient needs, including privacy, introductions, explanations, permissions, and communication style.
Perform other related duties as required and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and employer compliance and privacy requirements.