Pharmacist - Travel Job

Pharmacist Contract Position

We're hiring a licensed pharmacist for a contract position in Alexandria, LA at a hospital. You will use clinical expertise to ensure safe and accurate medication distribution, monitor patient drug therapies, provide drug information, and participate in clinical and operational pharmacy activities. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Louisiana state pharmacist license required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS Pharmacy degree required.
• BLS or ACLS certification required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Ability to compound and dispense non-sterile and sterile products, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition.
• Experience with medication order verification, clinical interventions (IV to PO, renal dosing, pharmacokinetic dosing, anticoagulation), and participation in antibiotic/opioid stewardship preferred.
• Experience supervising pharmacy technicians and verifying daily technician activities preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior ambulatory care or anticoagulation clinic experience preferred.
• Experience with pharmacokinetics consults and renal drug dosing preferred.
• Experience participating in interdisciplinary rounds and medication use review activities preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours include 6:00am–2:30pm, 7:00am–3:30pm, 8:00am–4:30pm, 11:00am–7:00pm, or 3:00pm–11:00pm.
• 8-hour shifts with varying start/end times.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Benefits Designed for Traveling Pharmacists

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits include:

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Weekly, on-time pay.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

You will prepare and dispense medications per physician orders and institutional protocols, maintain accurate patient medication records, provide clinical consultation to practitioners, educate patients and families, participate in formulary management and quality improvement activities, and support stewardship programs. You will follow required competency assessments and maintain licensure and continuing education records.

Location Highlights

Alexandria sits near Kisatchie National Forest and the Red River, offering outdoor and cultural options within short drives. The city provides access to Alexandria Zoological Park and the Alexandria Museum of Art, both within a 10–15 minute drive from central areas, and is approximately 90 minutes from the Toledo Bend Reservoir for boating and fishing. Commuting is typically under 30 minutes across the metropolitan area, supporting a suburban lifestyle with local dining, community events, and regional medical services.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.