Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacy - Full-Time

Woman's Hospital Foundation•Baton Rouge, LA

64d•$102,000 - $151,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals as ordered by qualified prescriber; approves the drug usage, strength, dosage regimen and route of administration. Performs other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital. A Work Experience with Purpose Woman's is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction-a reflection of our commitment to those we serve. We're home to Louisiana's largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman's was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we're honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year. We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients-and to one another-every day. For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at [email protected]. Woman's Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Current licensure from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
Experience in hospital pharmacy and IV preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Documents and maintains patient profile accurately to include information on allergies, disease history, food/drug interactions, patient education, etc.
Interprets medication orders and provides pharmaceutical care in accordance to patient's risk level. Consults appropriate references when needed.
Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following the hospital's policies and procedures.
Performs prescription counseling for patients or caretakers on discharge medications as requested.
Calculates and verifies doses for neonatal drugs, chemotherapy, TPNs, aminoglycosides and Vancomycin upon request, and other high risk medications as needed.
Compounds low and medium risk sterile preparations including epidural bags and syringes, large volume parenteral, TPNS, IV syringes for neonates, chemotherapy, anesthesia unit doses, etc.
Monitors drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, adverse drug reactions, therapeutic duplication and appropriateness.
Records the use of controlled substances according to policy and procedure. Verifies controlled substance count of the narcotic being dispensed. Monitors controlled substance dispensing and receipt records for accuracy. Reports discrepancies promptly to director.
Verifies contents and expiration dates of drugs in anesthesia trays, transport bags, crash cart trays, neonatal resuscitation trays, and other exchange systems in a timely manner.
Any other duties as assigned by Woman's Hospital.