Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

2 weeks ago

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States Cardinal Health Full time

Overview

With a rich history of over 45 years in supporting numerous hospital and outpatient pharmacies, Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is recognized for implementing best practice strategies that effectively manage costs, streamline workflows, and enhance patient safety. As one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacists in the United States, we offer diverse career paths in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management, and more.

Position Details

This role involves working as a pharmacist within a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate will engage in evening shifts, with a rotation covering weekends.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately interprets and transcribes medical orders into computerized patient medication profiles, ensuring comprehensive patient medication records.
  • Compounds and dispenses a variety of pharmaceuticals, including sterile and chemotherapy products, with precision.
  • Manages the issuance of controlled substances to patient care areas while maintaining compliance with legal record-keeping requirements.
  • Monitors drug therapy regimens for potential contraindications, interactions, and appropriateness of therapy.
  • Contributes to pharmacokinetics consultations and drug dosing in accordance with established protocols.
  • Evaluates culture and susceptibility data to ensure appropriate antibiotic use and recommends necessary adjustments.
  • Identifies and reports suspected adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
  • Supports formulary management by minimizing nonformulary procurements and promoting effective drug therapy selection.
  • Provides clinical consultation to healthcare practitioners, suggesting cost-effective therapeutic alternatives when necessary.
  • Documents all clinical activities and interventions thoroughly and accurately.
  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives and medication use reviews, collecting data and maintaining necessary documentation.
  • Engages in the development and delivery of educational programs for pharmacy and healthcare staff.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a valid pharmacist license in Tennessee.
  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD.
  • Experience in inpatient hospital pharmacy is highly preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with healthcare professionals and patients.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Proficient in using various pharmacy information systems.

Expected Competencies

  • Demonstrates working knowledge of pharmacy concepts and principles.
  • Handles projects of moderate complexity.
  • Identifies solutions to technical challenges and takes appropriate actions.
  • Exercises judgment within defined parameters.
  • Receives general guidance and may require detailed instructions for new projects.
  • Work is reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

Compensation and Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee health and well-being, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Health savings account (HSA).
  • 401k retirement savings plan.
  • Access to wages before payday through myFlexPay.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Work-life resources.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Programs promoting healthy lifestyles.

Cardinal Health is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages all employees to be their authentic selves.

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