Pharmacist in Denham Springs, LA

A licensed pharmacist with expertise in Medication Therapy Management is needed for a 13-week contract-to-hire position. Candidates must hold a current Louisiana pharmacist license along with a minimum of five additional active licenses from the specified states below. This opportunity offers flexibility to work onsite or remotely, supporting pharmacy operations that ensure safe, effective medication use.

Location: Onsite or Remote (Louisiana-based licensure required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately per physician orders following established protocols.
• Interpret both verbal and written prescriptions and update computerized patient medication profiles.
• Maintain complete, precise pharmacy patient medication records.
• Dispense pharmaceuticals safely and manage controlled substances according to legal standards.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and dosage appropriateness.
• Detect and report adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
• Provide clinical consultation to healthcare practitioners, recommending cost-effective therapeutic alternatives when appropriate.
• Document all clinical interventions comprehensively.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including medication use reviews and documentation.
• Supervise and verify pharmacy support personnel activities, contributing to their performance evaluations.
• Organize and prioritize workload to ensure timely pharmacy services with minimal supervision.
• Conduct medication storage inspections, ensuring removal of outdated or unusable drugs.
• Handle professional communication via telephone and pharmacy window requests.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Current Louisiana pharmacist license is mandatory.
• Active pharmacist licenses in at least five of the following states: DC, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming.
• Prior retail or hospital pharmacy experience.
• Commitment to acquiring up to 10 additional state licenses within 18 months is required.

This contract-to-hire role provides the chance to engage in a dynamic medication therapy management environment with potential for direct hire. Candidates ready to leverage multiple state licenses to support a diverse patient population are encouraged to apply.

Take the next step in your pharmacy career by applying today to become a vital part of this healthcare service!