Pharmacist

Performance of professional functions generally associated with the practice of pharmacy in the hosptial 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