Narcotic Pharmacist

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The Narcotic Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing, receiving, and monitoring all controlled drugs. Responsible for reviewing all controlled drug activity to ensure compliance with the federal and state law(s) and monitoring controlled drug discrepancies.

GENERAL DUTIES

Responsible for controlled drug distribution and returns for all Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) within the hospital and the Ambulatory Surgical Center:

• Maintains and manages two (2) separate Controlled Substance Manager (CSM) inventories within the pharmacy (one for the units within the hospital and one for the Ambulatory Surgical Center). Performs transactions to send new loads, stock outs, manual requests, and ADCs controlled drug refills daily for units within the hospital and the Ambulatory Surgical Center from the designated CSM. Processes controlled drugs returns which include outdated meds, empty return bins, unloaded meds, and meds without removal for both the Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center.

Responsibly for reporting all controlled substance discrepancies:

• Generates and reviews appropriate Controlled Substance reports daily. Researches all controlled substances discrepancies and seeks resolutions. Notifies patient care directors of unresolved controlled substance discrepancies and submits Incident reports of unresolved discrepancies. Notifies pharmacy manager of trends with unresolved discrepancies.

Monitors and manages controlled drug inventory in the Controlled Substance Manager (CSM) and Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC):

• Performs scheduled inventories of each compartment of the CSM to ensure that narcotics are in date and removes any expired or broken items. Reviews inventory and places a weekly CII and CIII-CV order. Receives, verifies, and adds controlled drugs into CSM. Routinely performs controlled substance audits throughout the hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center.

Pharmacist Responsibilities:

• Performs duties of a pharmacist as needed and on scheduled holidays.

Pharmacy Services:

• Acts with professionalism at all times. Works with a sense of urgency and ownership on all work pertaining to pharmaceutical care while on tour of duty. Maintains good customer service while on their tour of duty which includes but not limited to answering phones within the first 3 rings, answering the door buzzer in a timely manner, and following up with internal customers within a timely manner.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: 2 years of professional experience requiring the use of narcotic substance knowledge. (Touro)
• Preferred: 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience. (Touro)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Pharmacist
  • Required
  • Issuer: Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
  • Licensure Specialty: Licensure
  • Entity: TOURO

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Touro

Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It’s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

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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.

 

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