PRN Pharmacist
About The Position
Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Shreveport, a 24 bed hospital located in Shreveport, LA. We are currently hiring for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm and on call after hours, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will be able to pick up at least one shift per week. The Pharmacist II adjusts and dispenses medication to patients and drives the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy. The Pharmacist verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system, makes adjustments according to protocols for a given medication, and provides patient education. This job also supervises Pharmacy Technicians and manages compliance tasks related to accreditation, narcotics control, and inventory management.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
- Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist and/or eligible for licensure in the state of Louisiana.
- Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.
- May require vendor credentialing.
Nice To Haves
- IV compounding experience highly preferred.
- Inpatient/hospital experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system.
- Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
- Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy.
- Checks all work of Pharmacy Technicians in line with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provides guidance on complex prescriptions, pharmacy automation systems, orders, and other issues.
- Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring that dosages are appropriate for the patient’s condition and in light of other medications the patient is using and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
- Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regiments, or are being discharged.
- Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists.
- Audits outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.
- Contacts Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.
- Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy, such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
