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

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed — our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job assumes responsibility for coordinating Clinical Pharmacy Services at a Long Term Care Facility. This role facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, cost‑effective drug therapies. The position provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners, offers training and education, conducts competency assessments of pharmacists and clinical rotation students/residents (if applicable), and reviews the performance and documentation of clinical activities of all pharmacists. This position also serves as Pharmacist in Charge. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required – Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Preferred – Post‑doctoral residency or fellowship Work Experience Required – 3 to 5 years of clinical practice Preferred – Long Term Acute Care Experience Experience in a supervisory role Certifications Required – Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate with all members of the health‑care team, including physicians, administrators, nurses, and support staff. Computer skills for data entry and retrieval of patient information, proficiency with Windows‑style applications and keyboard use. 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. Job Duties 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 – respecting privacy, adjusting communication style, obtaining permissions, etc. Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Medium work – requires occasionally exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force and/or frequently 10 to 25 pounds of force; may involve moving objects with more or less negligible force. Physical demand requirements exceed those for sedentary work. This job requires walking or standing to a significant degree and may involve pushing or pulling of materials or equipment. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used where appropriate. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, but exposure or potential exposure may occur. The incumbent works with patients who may have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms, carrying an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. The incumbent may encounter hazardous medications and hazardous waste, and may be exposed to hazardous medications or waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and disposal. Risk levels may increase depending on essential job duties. The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and other compliance‑related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health