Hospital Pharmacist

cardinalhealth; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

PTO

HSA & 401k

On-call compensation

Job summary

Cardinal Health operates the pharmacy for PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount in Rocky Mount, NC. Cardinal Health is hiring a full-time pharmacist to work during facility hours and on call, with hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm and on call after hours, weekends and holidays.

The role involves verifying orders, supervising technicians, adjusting dosages per protocols, patient education, narcotics and inventory control, and collaboration with nursing and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD and NC license in good standing.
• Inpatient/hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• IV compounding experience preferred.
• Ability to work on call and lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system and checks drug/dose.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant and efficient operations.
• Adjusts dosages per established protocols and supports antimicrobial stewardship.
• Educates patients on proper use and effects of medications, especially during discharge.
• Manages narcotics and inventory control and completes required checklists.
• Contacts Nurses and Physicians to verify orders and obtain information.
• Assists Pharmacy Director with accreditation and implementation of changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacist license NC

Inpatient/hospital experience

IV compounding

Pharmacy information systems

On-call ability

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Job Summary

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount located in Rocky Mount, NC. We are currently hiring for a full time pharmacist to work during facility hours and on call. The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm and on call after hours, weekends and holidays.

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

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
• Must be a "good standing" licensed Pharmacist in the state of North Carolina.
• Inpatient/hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• IV compounding experience preferred.
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.
• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• 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.

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

Bonus eligible: No

Anticipated hourly range: $50.10 per hour - $71.70 per hour.

Application window

Application window anticipated to close: 11/01/2026

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors includ