Pharmacist - PRN
About The Position
The Pharmacist compounds and prepares ordered pharmaceutical preparations, prepares TPN solutions, and monitors TPN patients as required. The role uses aseptic technique to prepare irrigating solutions and intravenous additives, including use of a laminar air flow hood, CAL, or CACI for hazardous medications. The pharmacist demonstrates competency in aseptic technique, garbing and gowning, and didactic training in IV and hazardous-drug preparation. The pharmacist interprets prescription orders; contacts providers or insurers as indicated; confers with physicians about questions or irregularities in medication orders; and consults physicians and nursing staff about drug availability, forms, side effects, and incompatibilities. The role also provides patient medication counseling as requested, supervises pharmacy technicians and checks their work, collects Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement data, and performs other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy.
- Meet state requirements for 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 is 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 and 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 hazardous-drug preparation.
- Consult with physicians and nursing staff concerning 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.
- Perform medication counseling for patients as requested.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and check their work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
