Clinical Pharmacist PRN

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to a community and deliver healthcare with heart. This position involves assisting in the development and monitoring of treatment protocols, providing clinical consultation, drug information, and patient-focused services. The role also includes acting as a liaison to other healthcare practitioners, collaborating with pharmacy staff, maintaining awareness of regulatory standards, and supervising students and academic associates. The position is PRN, meaning "as needed," with variable hours.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy/clinical pharmacy role
Pharm.D.
Currently licensed or practiced pharmacy in Louisiana

Nice To Haves

Completion of PGY 1 Residency Program
Board certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
Heart Saver or Basic Life Support certification

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and monitoring of treatment protocols and procedures.
Assists the Clinical Pharmacy Manager in developing and monitoring clinical pharmacy programs.
Assists in implementing and revising programs to assure continued success, consistent operation of clinical services, and improved patient care.
Attends Core Measures planning groups, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, and related Process Improvement groups within the institution.
Assists in the development and implementation of treatment protocols and procedures, clinical initiatives, and guidelines.
Assists in updating departmental policies and procedures as dictated by the clinical practice.
Participates in MUE and QA programs.
Provides clinical consultation, drug information and clarification to practitioners, nursing staff, patients, and family.
Sustains hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols and suggesting appropriate cost effective and therapeutic equivalent alternatives.
Is knowledgeable of Louisiana and Federal pharmacy laws and DEA regulations.
Actively participates in the provision of patient-focused clinical therapeutic services.
Participates and provides in-service education for medical, hospital, and pharmacy staff.
Suggests and implements new clinical practices that would aid in patient care and reduce financial burden.
Adheres to current formulary.
Serves as a liaison to other healthcare practitioners through participation in interdisciplinary clinical rounds, provision of drug information, and patient family education.
Performs and documents timely clinical interventions.
Collaborates with central pharmacy staff to insure timely resolution of problems and questions.
Fosters teamwork and takes responsibility to ensure delivery of high-quality care.
Provides timely drug information.
Demonstrates awareness and understanding of record keeping, JCAHO standards, and State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
Demonstrates awareness and understanding of departmental policies and health-system initiatives record keeping.
Participates and oversees academic/clinical associate's activities while ensuring compliance with protocols and standards.
Effectively develops students and subordinates by recognizing their abilities and weaknesses.
Exhibits fairness and impartiality with employees.
Provides timely updates of performance standards.

Benefits

LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen.
NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.
Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.
University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+.
Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer.