This is a Job Description for Staff Pharmacist -- Inpatient Pharmacy-Hancock in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi

Summary: We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed -- our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

  We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Evaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient which includes but is not limited to allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status. Assures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products and investigational drugs measured by QA, medication occurrences, competency assessment and other documentation. Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes measured by intervention documentation, ADR assessment, chart reviews, target drug reviews, patient education, and the provision of drug information. Maintains professional and technical knowledge, licensures and certifications through continuing education.

Manages the operations of the pharmacy in compliance with state and federal regulations. 

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

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Required -Bachelor's degree.

Preferred -Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.