Pharmacy recruitment and pharmacist jobs in Louisiana.
Quad Recruitment places pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy leaders with Louisiana employers, from New Orleans and Baton Rouge health systems to community pharmacies in Lafayette, Shreveport and rural parishes. We check Louisiana Board of Pharmacy licensing and technician certificates before you meet anyone, so you only see people who can start.
Employment and pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Pharmacy jobs in Louisiana right now.
Live Louisiana roles appear below as soon as they go live. Many of our searches are never advertised, so send us your resume and our US team will tell you about Louisiana roles first.
How pharmacy licensing works in Louisiana.
Louisiana sets a higher bar than most states for pharmacy technicians, who need national certification and supervised practical experience before they are certified. Pharmacists need the Louisiana MPJE, whether they are new graduates or transferring a license.
NAPLEX plus the MPJE-La
The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy requires the NAPLEX and the Louisiana MPJE, plus 1,740 hours of practical experience, which graduates of ACPE-accredited programs are credited with through their degree.
MPJE-La, then NABP transfer
Pharmacists licensed elsewhere pass the Louisiana MPJE, then complete the NABP license transfer application. Transfer applicants do not retake the NAPLEX.
Candidate, then certified
New technicians register as pharmacy technician candidates while they train. To earn a Louisiana pharmacy technician certificate they pass the PTCB or ExCPT exam and, on some routes, complete 600 hours of practical experience.
Scores expire after one year
Louisiana exam scores expire one year after the exam date under state law, so plan your Louisiana application soon after you pass the NAPLEX or MPJE-La.
Source: Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and Louisiana Administrative Code Title 46, Part LIII; La. R.S. 37:1202. Requirements change, so always confirm with the board before you apply.
Where we recruit pharmacy staff in Louisiana.
Louisiana's hiring market is spread across several mid-sized metros rather than one dominant city, with rural parishes in between that often struggle to fill pharmacy roles. We plan every search around where the role is.
New Orleans and the Northshore
Health systems, academic medicine, specialty and retail pharmacy across the state's largest metro area.
Baton Rouge
Hospital, government and community pharmacy roles in the state capital and surrounding parishes.
Lafayette and Acadiana
Regional hospitals, independent pharmacies and retail roles across south central Louisiana.
Shreveport and Bossier City
Academic medicine, hospital and community pharmacy close to the Texas and Arkansas lines.
Lake Charles
Hospital and retail pharmacy in a region near the Texas border.
Monroe and Alexandria
Regional hospitals and community pharmacies serving rural parishes where relocation support helps.
Louisiana pharmacy roles we fill.
From a single relief pharmacist to a Director of Pharmacy, these are the settings and roles we recruit for across Louisiana.
Hire Louisiana pharmacy staff faster than you can on your own.
Louisiana's technician rules mean a new hire cannot simply start as a certified technician, and experienced pharmacists in smaller metros are in short supply. We check license and certificate status on the first call and send you a short list of people who are ready to talk.
- Louisiana license and technician credentials checked before you see a resume.
- A short list of strong candidates, not a pile of applications to sift.
- Honest pay advice: if we think your offer is above or below the Louisiana market, we will tell you, and show you how to stand out.
- Permanent, contract and leadership hiring across the whole market.
Looking for a pharmacy job in Louisiana?
Pay and living costs vary a lot between New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the smaller metros, so the right offer depends on where you settle. We'll be straight with you about what a role is worth.
- Pharmacist, technician and leadership roles across Louisiana.
- Straight answers on pay, using public salary data rather than guesswork.
- Help with NABP license transfer and the Louisiana MPJE if you're relocating.
Pharmacy recruitment near Louisiana.
We recruit pharmacy staff in all 50 states. These are the neighboring markets candidates and employers most often compare.
Louisiana pharmacy recruitment FAQs.
Who licenses pharmacists in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. New pharmacists need the NAPLEX and the Louisiana MPJE (MPJE-La).
Can I transfer my pharmacist license to Louisiana?
Yes. Pass the MPJE-La, then complete the NABP license transfer application. You do not need to retake the NAPLEX.
Do pharmacy technicians need to be certified in Louisiana?
Yes. Technicians start as registered candidates while they train, then need a PTCB or ExCPT pass, and on some routes 600 hours of practical experience, for a Louisiana pharmacy technician certificate.
How much do pharmacists earn in Louisiana?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median annual wage for Louisiana pharmacists at $132,410, and $44,410 for pharmacy technicians (May 2025).
How long are Louisiana exam scores valid?
One year from the exam date. Expired NAPLEX or MPJE-La scores cannot be used for a Louisiana license.
Let's fill your Louisiana pharmacy role.
Tell us about the role, the location and when you need someone to start. Our US team will come back to you with a plan, and an honest view of the market.
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