Retail Staff Pharmacist - Kenner, LA

A specialty retail pharmacy is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable pharmacist for a full-time, six-week contract assignment in Kenner, LA, starting Monday, November 9, through December 31. This role offers meaningful work supporting patients with complex medication regimens and requires exceptional communication and disease state management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive medication consultation to patients managing chronic and advanced diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and multiple sclerosis.
• Accurately dispense prescriptions and ensure proper patient understanding, focusing on a medically complex patient population typically prescribed 8-15 medications daily.
• Use Pioneer Rx system efficiently to manage prescription workflow.
• Deliver compassionate care to Medicare/Medicaid and low-income patients, many with low literacy, emphasizing effective communication and patient education.
• Prioritize quality patient outcomes over prescription volume.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Licensed pharmacist in Louisiana.
• Strong retail and/or specialty pharmacy background, preferably with specialty pharmacy experience.
• Proven expertise in disease state management and patient consultation in chronic and advanced health conditions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, compassion, and the ability to simplify complex medication instructions.
• Experience working with diverse, underserved populations.

Location:

• Kenner, Louisiana

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, full-time hours for six weeks starting November 9.

This direct contract opportunity focuses on delivering outstanding patient care rather than prescription volume, making it ideal for pharmacists passionate about specialty and complex medication therapies.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in contributing your expertise during this six-week period, please submit your updated resume along with your Louisiana pharmacist license to be considered. This is a rewarding chance to impact patients’ lives while utilizing your specialty pharmacy knowledge in a supportive environment. Apply today!