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 maintains and coordinates the medication ordering process for assigned areas to ensure that the most cost-effective products are utilized. Works with personnel involved with the operations for the distribution of medication, analyzes systems and operations of the departments via quality control measures in order to identify and rectify problems. Maintains order templates to ensure contracts are up to date for ambulatory clinics.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

EDUCATION

Required - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy
Preferred - Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
Post-doctoral residency or fellowship

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required - 3 years of Pharmacy Practice, including 1 year of Purchasing Contracting experience

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 interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed communication skills, as well as excellent judgment, decision making, and delegation skills.
• Understanding of quality improvement.
• Leadership teaching skills.
• Current knowledge of problems of practicing pharmacists and a general interest in the practice of pharmacy Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.

• Ensures quality of care and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures operational profitability.
• Manages the physical and technological infrastructure of the department.
• Ensures medication distribution meets all standards and regulations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
  Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
  This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.