Clinical Pharmacist - Abdominal Transplant

Role Summary The Clinical Pharmacist works with physicians, care managers, and other clinical staff as part of a medical care team focused on patient outcomes and cost optimization. General Duties Patient Care Activities: Directs development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services; provides clinical consultation to the Medical Staff and other healthcare providers; suggests cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives; documents all activities and interventions; fosters teamwork; performs staff duties as needed. Collaboration and Education of Health Care Providers: Collaborates with all healthcare providers to resolve concerns; provides ongoing education and drug information to physicians, nursing, pharmacists, and other professionals via educational materials and in‑services. Development of Clinical Guidelines and Protocols: Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, pathways, protocols, formulary changes, medication use evaluations, and drug information reports as approved by appropriate committees. Committee Membership and Regulatory Standards: Actively participates in clinical committees (e.g., pharmacy and therapeutics committee); acts as a liaison to other practitioners; demonstrates awareness of documentation, JCAHO, CMS, and State Board of Pharmacy standards; follows departmental policies and health‑system initiatives. Specialty Pharmacy – Accreditation Support: Ensures compliance with ACHC and URAC specialty pharmacy accreditation standards; participates in audit, quality improvement projects, and accreditation readiness activities. Prior Authorization Navigation: Leads and supports completion of prior authorizations and appeals; collaborates with providers, payers, and patient access teams; maintains current knowledge of payer policies and formulary restrictions. 340B Capture and Compliance: Ensures prescriptions align with 340B patient definitions, eligible providers, and covered entity sites; partners with the 340B operations team and documents clinical workflows impacting compliance outcomes. Education / Experience Qualifications Pharm.D. degree with 2 years of inpatient hospital/clinical experience or completion of a Pharmacy Residency. For specialty pharmacy roles: Pharm.D. degree with 2 years of retail/specialty pharmacy, hospital/clinical experience, or completion of a Pharmacy Residency. Licenses and Certifications Currently licensed or registered to practice pharmacy in Louisiana. Board certification in the applicable specialty area preferred. Work Shift Days (United States of America). Equal Opportunity Statement LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr