Retail Hospital Staff Pharmacist in Zachary, LA

This opportunity is ideal for a pharmacist specializing in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) seeking a rewarding role within a specialty MTM environment. The position offers a 13-week contract-to-hire engagement with potential for direct hire, providing a solid platform for professional growth and contribution. The role supports full-time MTM pharmacist needs and is not related to remote surge coverage.

Location and Schedule:

• Based in Zachary, LA
• Onsite or remote work options available
• Full-time hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepare and dispense drug orders following physician requests and established protocols.
• Interpret both verbal and written prescriptions, ensuring precise transcription into computerized medication profiles.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient medication profiles.
• Dispense pharmaceuticals with attention to safety and legality, including controlled substances.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, contraindications, allergies, and appropriate dosing.
• Detect, report, and document adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Offer clinical consultation to healthcare practitioners, recommending cost-effective therapeutic alternatives as needed.
• Document all clinical activities thoroughly.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication use reviews.
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel, including verifying daily activities and contributing to performance evaluations.
• Organize work assignments to ensure timely delivery of pharmacy services.
• Conduct medication storage inspections, ensuring outdated or unusable drugs are replaced.
• Provide professional communication at all times, including telephone and patient interactions.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Licensed Pharmacist in Louisiana, with at least five additional active 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 experience in retail or hospital pharmacy settings.
• Commitment to obtaining licensure in a minimum of 10 states (beyond Louisiana) within 18 months.
• Strong knowledge of medication therapy management and hospital pharmacy operations.

This contract-to-hire position offers a dynamic professional environment working alongside healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes through expert medication management. If you hold a Louisiana pharmacist license and meet the multistate licensure requirements, consider applying to advance your pharmacy career in a specialty MTM setting. Your expertise will be valued in delivering safe, effective pharmaceutical care.

Apply now to engage with this specialized pharmacist role and explore the potential for a direct hire opportunity.