No salary listed — similar Pharmacist roles pay ~$140k (median of 151 jobs)

6.6/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,239 active roles in this specialty

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St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Covington, Louisiana

Inpatient Pharmacist

Pharmacist Top 10% in PharmacyFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Inpatient pharmacist, 40 hours/week, Covington, LA. Scenic community near Lake Pontchartrain.

Join St. Tammany Parish Hospital as a Inpatient Pharmacist – Covington, LA in Covington, Louisiana.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.
  • Must be licensed in the State of Louisiana.
  • Obtain at least 15 ACPE approved education hours per year.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves performing all functions related to dispensing medications for patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics. This includes providing essential information regarding medication dosing, potential side effects, and drug compatibilities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Medication DispensingDosing InformationSide Effects KnowledgeCompatibility AssessmentNeonatal CareGeriatric Care

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

In Louisiana, Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$125k across 75 listings, vs ~$136k nationally (7,241 listings).

Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Pharmacist at St. Tammany Parish Hospital a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,239 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 151 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About St. Tammany Parish Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Covington, LA
1,001-5,000 employees