Clinical Staff 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; it also consults with and advises the healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Working in a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health, the Clinical Pharmacist 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.

• Apply expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols to verify physician orders for medications using the pharmacy information system. Check drug and dose in relation to patient issue and address automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy. Check all work of Pharmacy Technicians in line with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provide guidance on complex prescriptions, pharmacy automation systems, orders, and other issues.
• Adjust 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; complete clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
• Educate patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regimens, or are being discharged.
• Manage narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists. Audit outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.
• Contact Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.
• Assist 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.

• Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Nebraska or willing to become licensed in the state.
• In‑patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• IV experience preferred or willing to obtain.
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly 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.

• Apply comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
• Work on complex projects of large scope.
• Develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.
• Complete work; independently receive general guidance on new projects.
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