Supervisor - Pharmacy Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) - PIC

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This job assumes responsibility for coordinating Clinical Pharmacy Services at Long Term Care Facility. This job facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, cost-effective drug therapies. This job provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners, provides training, education and competency assessment of pharmacists, clinical rotation students/residents (if applicable) regarding the department's clinical programs, and reviews the performance and documentation of clinical activities of all pharmacists. This position will assume role of Pharmacist in Charge.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to deal effectively and to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team including physicians, administration, nurses, and support staff.
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Strong leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Post-doctoral residency or fellowship
3 to 5 years experience in clinical practice
Supervisory experience
LTAC Experience

Responsibilities

Coordinates Clinical Pharmacy Services
Educates staff on pharmaceutical issues
Supervises, trains and develops department staff
Provides patient assessment and care
Maintains professional certifications, licenses and technical knowledge.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.