St. Tammany Health System·Covington, Louisiana
Assists the pharmacist with clerical tasks, recordkeeping, and order entry. Responsible for the accurate dispensing of medications within the inpatient pharmacy.
At St.
Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal.
That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St.
Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package.
The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Job Summary: Assists the pharmacist in the clerical, recordkeeping, order entry, and medication dispensing functions.
State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License or State of Louisiana Pharmacy Intern License or State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Candidate License with successful completion of the PTCB. Obtain at least 10 ACPE approved education hours per year.
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical
Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - reaching, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, handling/feeling Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, balancing EMPLOYMENT Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Requires a State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician, Intern, or Candidate license with PTCB completion. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and complete 10 ACPE approved education hours annually.
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.