Hospital Retail Staff Pharmacist in Zachary, LA

A dynamic opportunity is available for a licensed Pharmacist specializing in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) within a specialty MTM environment. This 13-week contract-to-hire position offers potential for extension or direct hire, providing a pathway to long-term career growth.

Location: Zachary, Louisiana (Remote work with shifts aligned to Central Time zone)

Schedule:

• 8.5-hour shifts with a 30-minute lunch break
• Typical shift start between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. CT

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense pharmaceuticals according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Interpret and transcribe prescriptions accurately into computerized medication profiles.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medication profiles.
• Issue controlled substances in compliance with legal requirements.
• Monitor drug therapies for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and dosing accuracy.
• Detect, report, and document adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Provide clinical consultation and therapeutic alternatives to healthcare practitioners.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication use reviews.
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel and verify their daily activities.
• Ensure timely pharmacy services through independent prioritization of tasks.
• Conduct medication storage inspections and maintain drug inventory integrity.
• Handle professional communication via telephone and at service windows.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active pharmacist licensure in Louisiana is required.
• Pharmacists holding active licenses in two or more of the priority statesIndiana (IN), Pennsylvania (PA), Connecticut (CT), and Wyoming (WY)are highly preferred.
• Additional licensure in CA, MN, MO, NM, SC, and/or GA is a plus.
• Prior experience in retail or hospital pharmacy settings is essential.
• Strong knowledge of hospital and retail pharmacy operations, medication therapy management, and clinical pharmacy practices.

This role offers a unique blend of clinical responsibility and supervisory functions in a specialty MTM setting. Candidates interested in expanding their career with a reputable healthcare partner should apply to embark on this contract-to-hire journey, with flexible scheduling calibrated to your location.

Submit your application today to contribute your expertise to patient-focused pharmaceutical care and advance your professional path.