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Bring precision, clinical judgment, and compassionate care to every prescription. What We’re Looking For: A patient-focused pharmacist who communicates clearly, works accurately, and collaborates effectively with prescribers and pharmacy team members. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
Required: Current Louisiana Pharmacist license. Ability to interpret prescriptions, evaluate medication therapy, perform prospective drug utilization review, and document interventions accurately. Ability to supervise pharmacy support personnel, prioritize work independently, and maintain complete, auditable records.
Commitment to HIPAA, medication safety, controlled-substance requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations. Preferred: Prior retail or hospital pharmacy experience is preferred; specialty pharmacy experience and familiarity with URAC or ACHC standards are a plus. Why You'll Love Working With Us: At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too.
We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home. A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family. Professional development and support.
Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program. We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state. Check out our employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks
Fill and verify medication orders, monitor patient drug therapy, provide drug information, and direct pharmacy support personnel while delivering age-appropriate care within the department’s scope of service. Prepare, interpret, transcribe, and dispense medication orders accurately in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and legal requirements. Maintain complete patient medication profiles and required controlled-substance records.
Evaluate medication therapy for allergies, contraindications, interactions, therapeutic duplication, appropriate dosing, and cost-effective alternatives; communicate recommendations to practitioners as needed. Perform final pharmacist verification of specialty prescriptions, including medication, strength, dosage form, quantity, directions, prescriber and patient information, product selection, labeling, packaging, shipping documentation, and prospective drug utilization review.
Document and resolve discrepancies, clinical interventions, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, near misses, and safety concerns before medication release. Support URAC and ACHC specialty pharmacy accreditation requirements, quality improvement, medication use review, inspections, audits, and accurate documentation. Direct and verify the work of pharmacy technicians and other support personnel; organize assignments to ensure timely pharmacy services and complete medication storage-area inspections.
Maintain pharmacist licensure, continuing education, competencies, and required training; attend staff meetings and remain current on pharmacy practice. Follow medication handling, storage, cold-chain, packaging, and shipping standards, and support safe transitions of care and continuity of specialty medication therapy. Perform other duties as assigned.
What Sets BRG Apart: At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical - what you do here matters.
With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care. Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication?
Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.
About the role
A patient-focused pharmacist who communicates clearly, works accurately, and collaborates effectively with prescribers and pharmacy team members.