Pharmacist – Dispensing Position Available In Rapides, Louisiana

PHARMACIST

• DISPENSING
  IN Alexandria, LA, USA!

Date Posted:

05/23/2025

Hiring Organization:

Rose International

Position Number:

483205

Job Title:

Pharmacist

• Dispensing

Job Location:

Alexandria, LA, USA, 71301

Work Model:

Onsite

Shift:

Mon

• Fri, Between 8am and 6pm with a 60 min.

lunch break, and Sat 9am-3pm

Employment Type:

Temp to Hire
Estimated Duration (In months): 3
Min Hourly Rate($): 55.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 62.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes:

HIPAA, Interpersonal Skills, Pharmacy
Job Description
Required Education

• BS Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.

D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy

• Current license to practice pharmacy in good standing
  Preferred License/Certification
• Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified
  Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience
• 1 to 3 years of pharmacist experience
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience
• At least two (2) years of long-term care experience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently to plan, develop, and coordinate pharmacy activities
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex topics using reasoning abilities to apply advanced mathematical concepts and draw valid conclusions
• Knowledge of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacist guidelines for practice, state and federal regulations, and drug indicators for long-term care centers
• Knowledge of all government regulations impacting pharmacy
  Pharmacist
• Dispensing Overview
• As a pharmacist for a Long-Term Care Pharmacy, you will operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to support pharmacy management’s goals and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Your role will involve providing routine and emergency comprehensive drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services through various drug distribution systems.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to service are essential to ensure that patients receive appropriate drug products efficiently and safely.
• You will be a vital member of the pharmacy team, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence, and operational efficiency.
• The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and the ability to manage workflow priorities effectively.
• Your performance in this role will help position the organization as a leader in the long-term care pharmacy sector.
  Job Duties
• Execute day-to-day operations in the pharmacy, including workflow, production quotas, and deadlines
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy
• Maintain compliance with DEA policies and procedures, third-party payor rules, SOX regulations, USP 797/795, and internal SOPs
• Understand and follow all internal policy and procedure manuals
• Supervise production staff to ensure timely order entry, workflow adnce, and delivery schedules
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of new and refill orders, packaging, and labeling
• Conduct prospective drug utilization reviews for appropriateness, allergies, interactions, and other risks
• Stay informed on medication storage, stability, and administration requirements
• Supervise and/or prepare sterile IV drug products and maintain related documentation
• Assist in handling, documentation, and inventory of controlled substances
• Maintain emergency kits, including ekits and Omnicell
• Provide coverage during on-call rotations, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Clear the workflow grid daily
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other government regulations
• Communicate ongoing issues to Pharmacy Management
• Perform drug recall surveillance and medication occurrence reporting
• Other duties as assigned (may vary by location)

Physical Demands:

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day. It may be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment is required.
• May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
• Visual acuity to see and read fine print. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hear normal voice sounds.
• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

Work Environment:

• Work in a climate-controlled, smoke-free internal environment.

Industry:

Healthcare

Estimated Start Date:

06/09/2025

• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

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