Pharmacist in Baton Rouge, LA

This opportunity is designed for experienced pharmacists skilled in Medication Therapy Management within a specialty MTM environment. The role is based in Baton Rouge, LA, offering flexible onsite or remote work arrangements. It is a 13-week contract-to-hire position, providing a pathway to direct hire for qualified candidates.

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Onsite or Remote)
Schedule: Flexible based on assignment
Contract Duration: 13 weeks with potential for direct hire

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately following physician orders and established protocols.
• Interpret and transcribe prescriptions to computerized patient medication profiles with precision.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date pharmacy medication records.
• Safely dispense pharmaceuticals and controlled substances while adhering to legal requirements.
• Monitor patient drug regimens for contraindications, interactions, and allergies to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Identify and report adverse drug reactions in a timely manner.
• Provide clinical consultation and suggest cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to healthcare practitioners.
• Document clinical activities and interventions thoroughly and accurately.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication use reviews.
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel and verify their daily activities.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments to deliver timely pharmacy services independently.
• Conduct medication storage inspections and ensure the removal of outdated or unusable drugs.
• Professionally handle communications with patients and healthcare providers.

Qualifications:

• Current Louisiana pharmacist license is mandatory.
• Pharmacist licensure in a minimum of 5 additional states from the approved list, with experience expanding to 10 or more states within 18 months in this role.
• Prior retail or hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Strong knowledge of medication safety, dispensing protocols, and regulatory compliance.

If you hold multi-state licensure and want to leverage your expertise in a specialty MTM role with flexible onsite or remote work options, apply now to take the next step in your pharmacy career. This contract-to-hire assignment offers excellent potential to join a dynamic team after the initial period.