Clinical Pharmacist

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The Clinical Pharmacist works with physicians, care managers, and other clinical staff as part of a medical care team focused on patient outcomes and cost containment. Responsibilities include therapeutic assessments, disease management, and coordinating with hospital or specialty pharmacy operations.

• Direct and initiate development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services.
• Provide clinical consultation to the Medical Staff and other providers, recommend cost‑effective alternatives.
• Communicate and document all medication‑order changes, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and adverse drug reactions with prescribers.
• Collaborate with all health‑care providers to resolve concerns and questions.
• Develop and disseminate educational materials and in‑services for physicians, nursing, pharmacists, and other professionals.
• Facilitate treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, and medication‑use evaluations.
• Participate on clinical committees (pharmacy & therapeutics, etc.) and maintain knowledge of JCAHO/CMS standards and State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Ensure compliance with specialty‑pharmacy accreditation standards (ACHC, URAC) and perform audit, quality‑improvement projects.
• Lead prior‑authorization and appeal processes and maintain knowledge of payer policies.
• Maintain 340B capture and compliance with patient definition and coverage requirements.

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  D. with at least 2 years of inpatient or outpatient hospital/clinical pharmacy experience, or completion of a Pharmacy Residency.
• For specialty pharmacy roles, preference for Pharm.
  
  D. with 2 years of retail or specialty pharmacy experience, or residency completion.
• Licensed or registered to practice pharmacy in Louisiana.
• Board certification in an applicable specialty area preferred.

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LCMC Health is a community that values authenticity, equity, inclusion, and a spirited “come on in” attitude. Our mission is to bring the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond.

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Bring compassion and love into your work.
• Focus on individualized care rather than one‑size‑fits‑all.
• Celebrate innovation, differences, and teamwork.

LCMC Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.