Hospital Pharmacist

Cardinal Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health operates hospital-system pharmacy services and currently seeks a Pharmacist II for PAM Specialty Hospital of San Antonio South Campus. The role includes dispensing, patient education, supervising technicians, and maintaining accreditation.

Anticipated hours are 40 per week with every-other weekend, and potential cross-campus placement. The ideal candidate will hold Texas licensure, IV certification, and hospital experience, with flexibility to shift as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Texas required.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call as needed.
• IV certification required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician orders and dispenses medications using the pharmacy information system.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant, efficient operations.
• Adjusts dosages per established protocols and documents antimicrobial stewardship tasks.
• Educates patients on medication use and expected effects.
• Manages narcotics, inventory control and compliance, including regulatory checklists.
• Collaborates with nurses and physicians to verify orders and obtain information.
• Supports Pharmacy Director in maintaining accreditation and implementing changes.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy exp

On-call flexibility

Customer service

Communication skills

Dexterity

Education

Licensed Pharmacist in Texas

IV certification

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.

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of San Antonio South Campus, and we are currently recruiting for a full-time Pharmacist to work 40 hours per week, including every other weekend. The facility is open Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 4PM, Saturday and Sunday 8AM to 2PM. This position may float to the North campus as well.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Texas required
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred
• Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call as needed
• IV certification required
• 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.
• Vendor Credentialing may be required

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

Anticipated hourly range: $49.40 per hour - $70.60 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

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

Application window anticipated to close: 12/08/2026

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