Specialty Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist

Cardinal Health

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Knoxville, Tennessee$50.10 per hourFull TimePharmacy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cardinal Health as a Specialty Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist – M-F, No Weekends in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities

Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system.

Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.

Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy.

Checks all work of Pharmacy Technicians in line with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provides guidance on complex prescriptions, pharmacy automation systems, orders, and other issues.

Requirements

$71.70 per hour. Bonus eligible: No

10 per hour - $71.70 per hour. Bonus eligible: No

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $50.1-$71.7/hr (Est. $104k-$149k/year)

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Cardinal Health in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsMedication dispensingPhysician order verificationPatient educationSupervisionCompliance managementNarcotics controlInventory managementAntimicrobial stewardshipClinical pharmacyPharmacy information systemsCustomer service

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Specialty Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist at Cardinal Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at Cardinal Health is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Compensation Analysis

Cardinal Health lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $104k to $149k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $149136 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a pharmacist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pharmacy operations, Medication dispensing, Physician order verification, Patient education, Supervision, Compliance management, Narcotics control, Inventory management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The pharmacist is responsible for verifying physician orders, adjusting dosages, and dispensing medications while ensuring compliant pharmacy operations. They also supervise pharmacy technicians, manage inventory and narcotics, and provide patient education regarding medication use.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Health Savings Account, 401k Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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