Relief Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Relief Pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies from written, electronic, or oral prescriptions. The pharmacist oversees the day-to-day activities of technical and clerical pharmacy staff and may serve as manager on duty when the manager is absent, making professionally appropriate decisions. The role works with clinical staff to manage complex drug therapies for Specialty Medication and Transplant patients, provides drug information and patient education, and maintains minimum standards set by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. The pharmacist provides immunizations and medication therapy management; prepares and dispenses outpatient medications and extemporaneous products; and reviews, interprets, and clarifies prescriptions for accuracy. The role also supports pharmacy projects and departmental policies and procedures, maintains professional and technical knowledge, keeps required licensures and certifications current, and complies with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program. The role requires prolonged standing, manual dexterity, and the ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grasp. It is classified as medium work, involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used. The incumbent may work with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases, may enter isolation rooms, and may encounter hazardous medications or waste. Routine duties do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, nor emergency care or first aid.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).
Experience working with standard pharmacy and office equipment.
Experience working in a retail or community pharmacy.
Licensed to practice pharmacy in Louisiana, or eligible for licensure.
Computer skills and dexterity for entering and retrieving patient information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies based on written, electronic, or oral prescriptions.
Review, interpret, and clarify prescriptions for accuracy.
Provide immunizations and medication therapy management.
Work with clinical staff to manage complex drug therapies for Specialty Medication and Transplant patients.
Provide drug information and patient education to physicians, patients, and other healthcare workers.
Oversee technical and clerical pharmacy staff in the preparation and delivery of medications; serve as manager on duty when the manager is absent.
Participate in planning and developing projects and assist with developing or updating departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge and keep licensures and certifications current.
Adapt communication and service to the patient population, respecting privacy and obtaining permissions as appropriate.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Promptly report known or suspected unethical conduct and patient, employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.