Pharmacist Hospital Pharmacy Full-Time

The Pharmacist prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals as ordered by qualified prescriber; approves the drug usage strength dosage regimen and route of administration. Performs other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Womans Hospital.

Requirements:

• Current licensure from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy and IV preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Documents and maintains patient profile accurately to include information on allergies disease history food/drug interactions patient education etc.
• Interprets medication orders and provides pharmaceutical care in accordance to patients risk level. Consults appropriate references when needed.
• Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following the hospitals policies and procedures.
• Performs prescription counseling for patients or caretakers on discharge medications as requested.
• Calculates and verifies doses for neonatal drugs chemotherapy TPNs aminoglycosides and Vancomycin upon request and other high risk medications as needed.
• Compounds low and medium risk sterile preparations including epidural bags and syringes large volume parenteral TPNS IV syringes for neonates chemotherapy anesthesia unit doses etc.
• Monitors drug therapy for contraindications interactions adverse drug reactions therapeutic duplication and appropriateness.
• Records the use of controlled substances according to policy and procedure. Verifies controlled substance count of the narcotic being dispensed. Monitors controlled substance dispensing and receipt records for accuracy. Reports discrepancies promptly to director.
• Verifies contents and expiration dates of drugs in anesthesia trays transport bags crash cart trays neonatal resuscitation trays and other exchange systems in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as assigned by Womans Hospital.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

5:30 AM - 10:00 PM; various shifts

Every third/fourth weekend

Pay Range:

Hourly/Exempt

$102000 $151000

A Work Experience with Purpose

Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants.Nationally recognizedfor exceptional patient care innovative programs and a supportive work environment we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

Were home to Louisianas largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually including over 8500 surgeries and 35000 breast procedures. Womans was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and were honored to be named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.

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Womans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.