Hospital Pharmacist, PRN

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
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.

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Surprise, and we are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed covering PTO/vacation and sick time. The facility is open Monday – Friday 8AM – 4:30PM.

Responsibilities

• Admission and discharge medication reconciliation.

• Sterile IV preparation.

• Loading Pyxis medication machines.

• Controlled substance management.

• TPN assessment and management, antibiotic, anticoagulant, renal dosing.

• Interprets medical orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately.  Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.

• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately.

• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.

• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.

• Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.

• Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.

• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.

• Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.

• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners.  Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.

• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.

• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.  Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains logs, records, and other documentation as assigned.

• Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD. 

• Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Arizona.

• Inpatient/hospital experience preferred.

• IV experience preferred.

• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.

• Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.

• Flexibility to work various shifts.

• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation if needed.

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.

Hourly Pay Rate: $68.00 per hour.

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.

Application window anticipated to close: 11/25/2024 *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 skill and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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.

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