Clinical Pharmacist - PRN

This position maintains and ensures complete and appropriate drug therapy in a multidisciplinary pharmaceutical care environment. The pharmacist prepares, dispenses, and verifies medications for an assigned group of patients, using safe, rational, and cost‑effective therapeutic decision making. Responsibilities include assessing, evaluating, and monitoring patient drug therapy, providing drug information, patient education, and other clinical pharmacy services. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) or Residency Work Experience Clinical Pharmacy Experience Certifications Required: Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) 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. Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Skills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals, operate technical equipment, and etc. Excellent interpersonal skills. Job Duties Evaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient which includes but is not limited to allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status. Assures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products and investigational drugs measured by QA, medication occurrences, competency assessment and other documentation. Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes measured by intervention documentation, ADR assessment, chart reviews, target drug reviews, patient education, and the provision of drug information. Maintains professional and technical knowledge, licensures and certifications through continuing education. Manages the operations of the pharmacy in compliance with state and federal regulations. 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. 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 – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The role may require walking, standing, bending, reaching, and handling objects. Work may involve flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on‑call availability. Exposure to hazardous medications, hazardous waste, and communicable diseases is possible. Occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases exists. Protective precautions and equipment will be provided. Compliance and Ethics The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, and requires immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, patient or employee safety, patient privacy, and other compliance‑related concerns. EEO Statement Ochsner 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