Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatric Unit-Based

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job assumes responsibility for the medication management of assigned patients; monitors and evaluates medication therapy for appropriateness based on the patient's health status, institutional criteria /guidelines, and cost efficient measures including medication reconciliation, medication monitoring and patient education; remains integrally involved in the education of Pharmacy and Medical Residents and provides education to health care providers as needed; and provides pharmacy expert content for order sets, benefit design, formularies, and other pharmacy related documents as needed.

The Pharmacy Department is made up of separate inpatient and outpatient pharmacies that provide administrative, clinical, and distributive services to both hospital and clinic patients.  Pharmaceutical Specialties include: Transplant, Cardiology, Geriatrics, Anticoagulation, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Oncology.   Ochsner Ambulatory Pharmacy Services includes Anticoagulation Clinic, Digital Medicine, Population Management, and Pharmacy Patient Assistance.  

Ochsner provides internship and externship programs for Pharmacy Students as well as (ASHP) – accredited, PGY-1 and PGY-2, Residency Programs in: Pharmacy Practice, Internal Medicine, Solid Organ Transplant, and Health System Administration.  Our clinical team provides training and development for Ochsner���s clinical staff, students, and residents

Education 

Required- Graduate from a Accredited School/College of Pharmacy

Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (3 years related specialty experience accepted in lieu of PGY-1 Residency)

Preferred- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Work Experience

Required - None

Certifications

Required - Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong leadership/teaching skills

Job Duties

The Clinical Pharmacist monitors and evaluates drug therapy for appropriateness based on the patient’s health status, institutional criteria/guidelines, and cost efficient measures; assumes responsibility for the delivery of pharmacy services to assigned areas for the goal of improving patient outcomes; provides drug information to health care personnel; participates with appropriate medical team on patient care rounds; precepts pharmacy students and residents; and provides in-services/education to pharmacy and other health care providers when appropriate. The Clinical Pharmacist demonstrates actions consistent with Ochsner’s “Expectations” as duties are performed on a daily basis

• Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes, including core clinical services: (IV to PO, Renal Dosing, Pharmacokinetic Dosing and Monitoring, and other protocol-based services)
• De-centralized, unit-based clinical pharmacist position responsible for Clinical and Distributive services including: order-verification, medication distribution, medication reconciliation, discharge planning, and patient education
• Exhibits good patient outcomes by documenting interventions and conducting outcome studies/ evaluations in regards to the clinical activities performed.
• Assists with the development of pathways, best practices, and guidelines for their assigned population.
• Educates staff, students, patients, health care providers and other