Pharmacist

Lane Regional Medical Center•Zachary, LA

About The Position

Performs professional functions generally associated with the practice of pharmacy in an institutional setting. The role includes preparing and compounding medications, supporting intravenous and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) services, consulting with physicians and nursing staff, counseling patients, and supervising pharmacy technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy.
Meet state requirements for a pharmacist and be registered by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Compound and prepare ordered pharmaceutical preparations.
Contact and confer with physicians about questions or irregularities regarding medication orders.
Prepare TPN solutions and monitor TPN patients as required.
Mix irrigating solutions and intravenous additive solutions as required, using aseptic technique with a laminar air flow hood, CAL, or CACI for hazardous medications.
Demonstrate competencies in aseptic technique, garbing and gowning, and didactic training in IV and HD preparation.
Consult with physician and nursing staff concerning the availability, form, side effects, and incompatibilities of currently available drugs.
Collect Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement data.
Interpret prescription orders and contact the provider or insurer as indicated.
Provide medication counseling for patients as requested.
Supervise pharmacy technicians and check their work.
Perform other duties as assigned.