UnitedHealth Group·Lake Charles, Louisiana
The staff pharmacist will review, verify, and dispense medication orders while providing clinical pharmacy services such as pharmacokinetic dosing and medication therapy management. They will also collaborate with care teams to optimize patient regimens and oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities.
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The Clinical Staff Pharmacist will have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise by evaluating and interpreting medication orders, compounding, and dispensing prescriptions in accordance with legal and professional standards.
You will play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and resolving medication-related issues to ensure safe, effective, and individualized patient care.
Through the application of evidence-based protocols, you will promote clinically sound and cost-effective drug therapy, contributing to improved patient outcomes and advancing the standard of pharmaceutical care.
This position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week. This position will work a schedule made up of rotating day, evening and weekend shifts. Evening shifts average about once a week and weekends are average every 4th weekend.
About the
Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is the only locally owned, regional community healthcare system in Lake Charles. Lake Charles Memorial Health System consists of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, a 314-bed acute care facility at our main campus on Oak Park Boulevard; Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, a 38-bed women's health services facility at Gauthier and Nelson Roads, Moss Memorial Health Clinic on Walters Road for populations in need of primary and specialty care, Archer Institute, our 42-bed behavioral health hospital on Nelson Road; the Memorial Medical Group, our affiliate physician group comprised of over 100 specialists and Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program which trains primary care physicians.
Primary
Responsibilities: Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP and hospital standards Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred) Active applicable Louisiana pharmacist license in good standing Experience with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office
1+ years of recent pharmacist experience, preferably in a hospital setting Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $44.09 to $78.70 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Candidates must hold an ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree and an active Louisiana pharmacist license in good standing. Preference is given to those with at least one year of recent hospital pharmacy experience.
Market context
Pharmacy openings in Louisiana often reflect steady demand in hospitals, health systems, and other clinical settings where licensed pharmacists support medication safety and patient care. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a PharmD, an active Louisiana pharmacist license, and specialized experience such as residency training or infectious disease pharmacy work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm your fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of relevant clinical experience before applying.
