Clinical/Staff Pharmacist - Full Time
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
Description: As a full-time, nonexempt, CPS Solutions, LLC Clinical/Staff Pharmacist, 50% of your time will be spent participating in the daily monitoring of drug regimens to optimize patient care and improve medication safety to include renal dosing, vancomycin and aminoglycoside dosing and TPN formulation and monitoring. You will participate in multidisciplinary rounds as needed and interact with physicians and nurses to facilitate safe and effective medication therapy, and participate in antibiotic and opioid stewardship programs. This position entails participating in clinical and operational meetings as designated by the Clinical Pharmacy Manager. The other 50% of your time will be spent as a staff pharmacist and you will fill orders with accuracy; check technician-prepared products before release; maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy; update the Director about the daily activities of the pharmacy; and aid the Director in maintaining the pharmacy.

Schedule:  This position will work 40 hours per week consisting of various shifts. This position will work on a rotating weekend schedule, as well as a rotating holiday and on-call schedule as needed. 

About the Facility:  Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is the region's largest family-centered medical complex, serving the healthcare needs of Southwest Louisiana. Memorial consists of a 391-bed acute-care hospital, with a 324-bed facility at the main campus on Oak Park Boulevard; Memorial Hospital for Women, a 38-bed women's facility at Gauthier and Nelson Roads. The hospital is fully licensed by Joint Commission. CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day to day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.

About the Pharmacy: The Pharmacy is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Required Qualifications: 

• Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy; PharmD preferred
• Current Pharmacist license in good standing in Louisiana
• ASHP accredited residency or a minimum of 2 years hospital experience
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns 
• Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting
• Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems 
• Effective communications skills; verbal and written

Hospital Requirements: (may be required)

• (PPD) TB Skin Test - Proof of negative TB skin test within the last 12 months
• (MMR) Measles, Mumps and Rubella or A Blood Titer proving immunity
• Varicella - (2) documented doses or A Blood Titer proving
• Hep B3 Series (or declination) 
• (Flu) Influenza-required for hire between Oct 1st-April 30th
• COVID Vaccine-Full (required)

Benefits : All employees enjoy a competitive salary, eligibility to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match. Full Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off Plan, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Medical Flex and Dependent Care Accounts and more.

CPS Solutions, LLC Requirements: All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment (post offer) background check, drug test and signed onboarding documents. Additionally, you may be required to provide medical records or have additional medical examinations/background checks that are a specific requirement of the location or position in which you are hired. This applies to internal transfers and status changes for internal CPS Solutions, LLC team members. CPS Solutions, LLC is also committed to a safe and drug free workplace. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.

About CPS Solutions, LLC: Founded nearly 50 years ago and employing over 2,500 clinical, regulatory, and operational pharmacy professionals, CPS Solutions, LLC, is one of the nation’s largest providers of pharmacy services to more than 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. CPS Solutions, LLC helps clients tackle a variety of complex issues, such as operational efficiency, rising drug costs, regulatory & compliance, 340B, and specialty pharmacy strategy. CPS Solutions, LLC helps healthcare leaders drive best in class pharmacy operations through skill, expertise, and proprietary technologies. For more information,visit https://www.CPS.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.