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Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital lists this Pharmacy - Pharmacist opportunity in lake charles, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pharmacist
Pharmacist
Job Type: Travel
Profession: Pharmacy
Specialty: Pharmacy
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Varying shifts available
Hours per Shift: 8, 10, or 12 hours
Experience: Client pharmacy experience is a plus. Experience in treating critically ill patients in an intensive care unit is preferred. Experience with cardiac care, emergency services, inpatient behavioral health, and orthopedic surgery is beneficial.
License: Pharmacy state licensure required.
Certifications: BLS via AHA required. ACLS via AHA preferred.
Must-Have: PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree required. Current pharmacist license maintained.
Description: Pharmacists are responsible for filling orders for medications. They monitor patient drug therapies and provide drug information. Pharmacists deliver pharmacy services with compassion, excellence, and efficiency.
Operational Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares and dispenses drug orders as requested by physicians according to established policies and protocols.
Interprets drug orders accurately and transcribes them into the computerized patient medication record.
Maintains accurate and complete patient drug records.
Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including non-sterile and sterile products.
Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records in compliance with regulations.
Provides services efficiently and in a timely manner.
Ensures continuing education records and licenses are maintained in department files.
Attends staff meetings and completes all competency and skills assessment requirements.
Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures safe, appropriate, and cost-effective drug therapies for patients.
Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications and interactions.
Assists with pharmacokinetics consultation and renal drug dosing per hospital protocols.
Interprets information in patient medical records accurately.
Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions in a timely manner.
Sustains the hospital drug formulary and promotes rational drug therapy selection.
Provides clinical consultation to practitioners as appropriate.
Provides drug education to patients and their families as per institutional protocol.
Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities.
Collects data, conducts inspections, and maintains logs and records as assigned.
Conducts designated interventions as defined by departmental clinical activities.
Participates in stewardship and management activities as assigned.
Attends interdisciplinary rounds when assigned.
Occupational Hazards: Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances. Risk of exposure from sharps and potential for musculoskeletal injuries. Potential exposure to biologic material during patient care activities.
Benefits:
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
Free tax return assistance for travelers
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.
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Worksite address
lake charles, LA, 70612, US
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