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 and advise healthcare teams on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Rehab Hospital of Richardson and PAM Health Rehab Hospital of Allen. We are recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to pick up shifts at both locations as needed during facility hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm and after‑hours on call.

• Apply expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols to verify physician orders using pharmacy information system. Check drug and dose relative to patient issues and address automated alerts regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians to ensure compliant and efficient operations. Check all technician work in line with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provide guidance on complex prescriptions, automation systems, orders, and other issues.
• Adjust dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring appropriate doses for patient condition and other medications, and complete clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
• Educate patients on proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, beginning new regimens, or being discharged.
• Manage narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation, completion of checklists, and audit of outdated medication where technicians are not permitted to.
• Contact nurses and physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional order information.
• Assist pharmacy director in maintaining accreditation and implementing operational changes, such as new systems or procedure adjustments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm
  
  D required.
• Must be a "good standing" licensed Pharmacist in the state of Texas.
• IV Certified or ability to obtain certification.
• In‑patient/hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and on‑call as needed.
• 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.

• Apply working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
• Work on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
• Identify possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and take action to resolve.
• Apply judgment within defined parameters.
• Receive general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

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Candidates who are back‑to‑work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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/Affirmative Action 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.