Pharmacist

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital • Alexandria, LA

4h

About The Position

The Pharmacist reviews medication orders from physicians and other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy and safety, and directs the Pharmacy’s daily operations. The role uses clinical knowledge to answer questions and educate patients and healthcare professionals about appropriate medication use. The Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacist in Charge and supervises no staff, though the responsibilities include supervision of pharmacy interns and technicians. This is a PRN, non-exempt position at Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in pharmacy.
• Current pharmacist license in the state of Louisiana.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with physicians and other hospital personnel.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or carrying over 20 pounds, pushing or pulling over 25 pounds, and standing or walking at least five hours per day.
• Ability to meet clean-room requirements, including gloved fingertip testing, media fill testing, and a written IV exam.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate healthcare professionals and patients on safe and appropriate medication use, including drug interactions and side effects.
• Perform professional and technical activities related to medication distribution, drug inventory, patient records, and patient financial records.
• Supervise pharmacy interns and technicians, and follow policies, procedures, and regulations to support compliance and patient safety.
• Take responsibility for medication orders, including review, clarification, order entry, accuracy, preparation, follow-up, and delivery to the correct unit; identify, intervene in, and ensure resolution of drug-therapy problems.
• Read and interpret physician orders and ensure appropriate products are selected for accurate dose preparation.
• Follow pharmacy and nursing-unit procedures to verify controlled-substance inventories, minimize drug diversion, and document waste or missing doses.
• Maintain a clean and sterile clean-room environment in accordance with USP 797, including cleaning hoods, counters, carts, and other equipment; meet clean-room requirements such as gloved fingertip testing, media fill testing, and a written IV exam.
• Report medication errors to appropriate clinical staff and document them through the hospital reporting system.
• Check MedStations, the Pharmacy department, and floor stock for expired drugs.
• Respond to Code Blue and assist with medication selection, dosage, and preparation.
• Perform nursing-unit inspections and narcotics audits, and attend Pharmacy Department meetings as directed by the Pharmacist in Charge.
• Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete required education assignments within designated timelines.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

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