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Clinical Pharmacist
POSITION TYPE: Healthcare Professional
SPECIALTY: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Pharmacy
LOCATION: Shreveport, LA
SHIFT: Varied
JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent
Job Summary:
We are looking to hire a professional Clinical Pharmacist to be responsible for providing advanced clinical pharmacy services in a healthcare setting, including medication therapy management, drug information, and patient education. The role involves working collaboratively with healthcare providers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications in patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management, drug information, and patient education, to patients and healthcare providers.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy for patients.
- Review and interpret patient medical histories, laboratory results, and other relevant information to determine appropriate medication therapy.
- Monitor and assess patient medication therapy for effectiveness and adverse effects, making recommendations as necessary to healthcare providers.
- Participate in medication safety initiatives, including identifying and reporting adverse drug events and medication errors.
- Provide education and training to healthcare providers and patients on medication-related topics.
- Develop and implement protocols and guidelines for medication use in specific patient populations or disease states.
- Serve as a drug information resource to healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers.
- Participate in formulary management, drug utilization review, and other pharmacy-related activities.
- Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives related to medication therapy.
Job Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Direct Deposit
- 401K
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Employee discount program
- Excellent room for growth and advancement
Requirements:
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree or BS Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Completion of a PGY-2 residency in a clinical pharmacy specialty or equivalent experience.
- Board certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty (e.g., BCPS, BCCCP, BCOP, etc.) preferred.
- TX pharmacy license within 60 days of start
- Strong clinical knowledge and skills in medication therapy management, drug information, and patient education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
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