Pharmacist

This evening shift inpatient pharmacist position provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling, and teaching. The pharmacist will interpret medication orders, transcribe to patient medication profiles, and provide clinical consultation and drug information to practitioners and staff. This position is a part of East Jefferson General Hospital, a community-based hospital with a legacy of providing one-of-a-kind care.

Requirements

• Interprets medication orders and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately
• Reviews drug therapies for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of orders for patients
• Provides clinical consultation, drug information, and clarification to practitioners, nursing staff, patients, and family
• Maintains knowledge of Louisiana and Federal pharmacy laws and DEA regulations
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel
• Accurately dispenses medications and prepares sterile admixtures, including sterile products, chemotherapy, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Maintains records for controlled substances as required by law and pharmacy policies

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan