Hospital Retail Staff Pharmacist - Denham Springs, LA

This opportunity seeks a skilled Pharmacist specializing in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) to support specialty MTM needs in a full-time capacity. The position is available onsite or remote but requires a Louisiana Pharmacist license and at least five additional state licenses from an approved list. The initial assignment is a 13-week contract with the possibility for direct hire.

Location: Denham Springs, LA (onsite or remote)

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense drug orders accurately following physician requests and established protocols.
• Interpret verbal and written prescriptions and document medication profiles in the pharmacy system.
• Maintain complete and precise patient medication profiles and records.
• Dispense pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances, adhering to legal and safety standards.
• Ensure drug therapy regimens are safe, appropriate, and cost-effective while monitoring for contraindications and interactions.
• Detect and report adverse drug reactions in a timely manner.
• Provide clinical consultations and recommend therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• Document all clinical interventions thoroughly and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel, verify their daily activities, and assist with performance appraisals.
• Organize and prioritize workload to ensure timely pharmacy service delivery.
• Conduct medication storage area inspections, ensuring removal of outdated or unusable drugs.
• Professionally handle phone and in-person requests.

Qualifications:

• Current Louisiana pharmacist license required.
• Minimum of five additional pharmacist licenses from the following states: Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, New Jersey, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Arkansas, Kansas, Maine, Montana, Oklahoma, Virginia, Wyoming.
• Prior retail or hospital pharmacy experience essential.
• Ability to obtain a total of 10 additional state licenses (excluding Louisiana) within 18 months in the role.
• Strong attention to detail, clinical judgment, and ability to work independently.

This role is not related to remote surge coverage and demands ongoing commitment to specialty MTM services.

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in a dynamic MTM pharmacist role with contract-to-hire potential, please submit your application for consideration.