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Job description
Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
nFor us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.
nThis job maintains and ensures complete and appropriate drug therapy in a multidisciplinary pharmaceutical care environment. Prepares, dispenses and verifies medications ordered for an assigned group of patients, using safe, rational, and cost-effective therapeutic decision making. Assesses, evaluates and monitors patient drug therapy; provides drug information, patient education, and other clinical pharmacy services.
nEducation
nRequired - Bachelor's degree
nPreferred - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
nWork Experience
nRequired - None.
nCertifications
nRequired - Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice
nKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
nnnMust have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
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nnMust be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
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nnEffective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
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nnMust have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
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nnMust be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
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nnSkills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals, operate technical equipment, and etc.
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nnExcellent interpersonal skills.
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n nJob Duties
nnnEvaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient which includes but is not limited to allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status.
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nnAssures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products and investigational drugs measured by QA, medication occurrences, competency assessment and other documentation.
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nnManages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes measured by intervention documentation, ADR assessment, chart reviews, target drug reviews, patient education, and the provision of drug information.
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nnMaintains professional and technical knowledge, licensures and certifications through continuing education.
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nnManages the operations of the pharmacy in compliance with state and federal regulations.
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nnAdapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
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n nOther related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
nThis employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
nThe employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
nPhysical and Environmental Demands
nThe physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
nMechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.).
nMust be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
nWork may require travel throughout and between facilities.
nMust be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
nNormal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, however incumbents may be called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
nThe incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. There is potential to encounter hazardous medications and hazardous waste.
nBecause the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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nOchsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Worksite address
gretna, LA, 70054, US
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