JOB DESCRIPTION
Your job is more than a job.
Why a Great Place to Work :
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you.
At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary.
You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result.
Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions :
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Interprets medication orders and transcribes computerized patient medication profiles accurately. Reviews drug therapies for contraindications, interactions, allergies and appropriateness of orders for patients.
Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret age specific data. Contacts physician and clarifies medication orders and documents interventions appropriately.
Provides clinical consultation, drug information and clarification to practitioners, nursing staff, patients and family.
Sustains hospital formulary; minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and suggesting appropriate cost effective and therapeutic equivalent alternatives.
Maintains knowledge of Louisiana and Federal pharmacy laws and DEA regulations.
Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the Pharmacy Technician’s appropriate dispensing of medications and preparation of non-sterile compounding as required by law / policies.
Oversees operation of the Pharmacy in the absence of the Pharmacy Supervisor, as necessary. Works independently with minimal supervision;
organizes and prioritizes work assignments and ensures Pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
Accurately dispenses medications and prepares sterile admixtures, including sterile products, chemotherapy, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).
Maintains records for controlled substances as required by law and pharmacy policies.
Job Qualifications :
Must be an active registered pharmacist and in good standing with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. Shall compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written physician orders.
We shall also provide clinical pharmacy services and drug information.
The abovejobsummaryisintendedtodescribethegeneralnatureandleveloftheworkbeingperformedbypeopleassignedtothiswork. Thisisnotanexhaustivelistofalldutiesandresponsibilities.
LCMC Health reservestherighttoamendandchangeresponsibilitiestomeetorganizationalneedsasnecessary.
WORK SHIFT :
Variable Hours (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.
Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little come on in attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
About East Jefferson General Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over years.
And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
1.To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
2.To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3.To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
4.To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
Close the popup Apply Now