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Cardinal Health
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hospital Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50.1-$71.7/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

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

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tulsa and we are currently recruiting for a full time Pharmacist. The facility is open Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM, as well as on call coverage every other week.

Our Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients of the hospital including, but not limited to oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. The successful candidate will work with the team to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations as well as proper storage and documentation of pharmaceuticals.

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.

Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring that dosages are appropriate for the patient’s condition and in light of other medications the patient is using and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.

Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regiments, or are being discharged.

Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists. Audits outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.

Contacts Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.

Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy, such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
  • Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Oklahoma.
  • IV experience preferred.
  • In-patient/hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call as needed.
  • Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401k savings plan
  • Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Work-Life resources
  • Paid parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Application window anticipated to close: 12/08/2026*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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication therapy managementClinical documentationRegulatory compliancePatient educationPhysician order verificationSupervisionIV preparationNarcotics management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacyranked against 10,137 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$149kPharmacy median $138k (middle half $135k–$149k)128 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$144k in purchasing powerOklahoma index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Oklahoma151 active10,216 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 15% remote · 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOklahoma Pharmacist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus · 24% offer loan repayment152 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,137 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 17 employers
3
<$150k
9
$150k-175k
5
$175k-200k
3
$200k-225k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75.03-$102.91/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call
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About Cardinal Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dublin, OH
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability

Living in Tulsa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Typical market rent
$1,273/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tulsa, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.