Prior retail or hospital pharmacy experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
Prepare and dispense medications according to physician orders
Interpret and accurately enter prescriptions into patient profiles
Maintain complete and accurate medication records
Monitor drug therapies for interactions and appropriate dosing
Identify and report adverse drug reactions promptly
Provide clinical consultation and recommend therapeutic alternatives
Supervise pharmacy technicians and verify their work
Conduct medication storage inspections and manage inventory
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Access to continuing education resources
Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Description
What We're Looking For:
Strong ability to accurately interpret and dispense prescriptions in a retail pharmacy setting
Knowledge of drug therapy monitoring, interactions, and patient safety practices
Ability to provide clear medication counseling and clinical guidance to patients and providers
Experience supervising and supporting pharmacy technicians and support staff (preferred)
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy (required)
Current Louisiana Pharmacist license (required)
Multi-state license required- 10 licenses within 18 months of employment
Prior retail or hospital pharmacy experience (preferred)
What You Will Do:
Fills orders for medications, monitors patient drug therapies, and provides drug information while supervising pharmacy support personnel. Care is delivered appropriately for the age population served, as defined in the department's scope of service.
Prepare and dispense medications according to physician orders, policies, and protocols
Interpret and accurately enter verbal and written prescriptions into patient medication profiles
Maintain complete, accurate medication profiles and records, including controlled substances documentation
Monitor drug therapies for interactions, contraindications, allergies, and appropriate dosing
Identify, document, and report adverse drug reactions in a timely manner
Provide clinical consultation to practitioners and recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives when appropriate
Document clinical interventions and participate in medication use reviews and quality improvement initiatives
Supervise pharmacy technicians, verify daily work, and contribute to performance feedback
Prioritize workflow to ensure timely pharmacy services with minimal supervision
Conduct medication storage inspections and remove outdated or unusable drugs
Provide professional customer service at the pharmacy window and via telephone
Maintain pharmacist licensure and complete all required continuing education and competency assessments
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and stay current with pharmacy practice standards
