PRN Hospital Pharmacist

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

Working in a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health, the Pharmacist II adjusts and dispenses medication to patients and drives the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy.

The Pharmacist verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system, makes adjustments according to protocols for a given medication, and provides patient education.

This job also supervises Pharmacy Technicians and manages compliance tasks related to accreditation, narcotics control, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day pharmaceutical care and management of patients.
• Interacts with patients, health care providers, clinics, and prescribers involved with the patient.
• Review prescriptions prior to dispensing and verify all questionable prescriptions.
• Ensure appropriate storage of products in the facility and compliance with all laws, regulations, and accrediting agencies standards.
• IV Compounding.
• Help establish departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain the required number of continuing education credits to maintain credentials as required by each state license.
• Assist ancillary personnel with purchasing, inventory control and other duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Texas.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
• Flexibility to work various shifts (weekends, holidays, on call).
• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.
• May require vendor credentialing.

• What is expected of you and others at this level
• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve.
• Applies judgment within defined parameters.
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

• Anticipated hourly range: $50.10 per hour - $71.70 per hour.
• Bonus eligible: No
• Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close: 01/04/2027 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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