Bachelor's Degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy required
Must be registered by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
Minimum of one year experience in hospital pharmacy preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Compound and prepare pharmaceutical preparations as ordered
Consult with physicians regarding medication orders and irregularities
Prepare and monitor TPN solutions for patients
Mix intravenous additive solutions using aseptic techniques
Provide medication counseling to patients as needed
Supervise pharmacy technicians and check their work
Collect Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement data
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic institutional pharmacy setting
Engagement in patient care through direct medication counseling
Collaboration with healthcare professionals including physicians and nursing staff
Development of advanced skills in aseptic technique and IV preparation
Potential for career advancement within the healthcare system
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Performance of professional functions generally associated with the practice of pharmacy in the institutional setting.
Duties/Responsibilities: • Compounding and preparing ordered pharmaceutical preparations • Contacting and conferring physicians if there are any questions or irregularities regarding medication orders • Preparing TPN solutions and Monitoring TPN Patients as required • Mixing of irrigating solutions and intravenous additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood or CAL, or CACI for hazardous medications • Shows competencies in aseptic technique, garbing and gowning, and didactic training in IV and HD preparation • Consulting with physician and nursing staff concerning availability, form, side effects and incompatibilities of currently available drugs • Responsible for the collection of Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement data • Interprets prescription orders and contacts provider or insurer as indicated • Performs medication counseling for patients as requested • Supervises activities and checks work of pharmacy technicians • Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Education and Experience: • Bachelors Degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy, must meet state requirements for Pharmacist and registered by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy • Minimum of one year experience in hospital Pharmacy preferred
