Category
Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist
Job Type
Contract
A clinical pharmacist opportunity is available at a large community hospital with over 200 beds, providing comprehensive care and advanced patient services. This contract position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise supports high-quality medication management and collaborative healthcare delivery.
Location:
- Alexandria, LA (nearby to Pineville, LA)
Schedule:
- 4 ten-hour shifts per week
- Rotating schedule with varied shift times: 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, or 12:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform thorough order verification to ensure safe and effective medication use
- Supervise and mentor pharmacy technicians, maintaining workflow and accuracy
- Provide clinical consultation to physicians and nurses, supporting optimal patient outcomes
- Utilize pharmacokinetics principles to adjust dosing and monitor therapy effectiveness
- Operate pharmacy IT systems including EPIC electronic health records and Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
- Licensed Pharmacist in the state of Louisiana with an active license
- Proven clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or acute care setting
- Strong knowledge of pharmacokinetics and clinical drug therapy
- Familiarity with EPIC and Pyxis systems preferred
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team
- Ability to adapt to a rotating schedule and provide weekend coverage
This 13-week contract provides a rewarding opportunity to contribute your clinical skills while working within a technologically advanced pharmacy environment. If you are ready to take on a challenging and impactful role supporting patient care, apply now to be considered for this opening.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement