Hospital Pharmacist II - Patient Care & Compliance

Cardinal Health; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 4,900 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health's Health System Pharmacy oversees hospital pharmacy operations in Covington and Hammond. We are seeking a Pharmacist II to dispense, verify orders, and educate patients while supervising Pharmacy Technicians and maintaining accreditation.

The role supports efficient, compliant operations; on-call coverage may be required, and the facility runs Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Louisiana licensure and IV experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Louisiana in good standing.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call as needed.
• IV experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Computer literacy to operate pharmacy information systems.
• Vendor credentialing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician orders for medications using the pharmacy information system.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant operations.
• Adjusts dosages per established protocols and ensures patient safety.
• Educates patients on medication use and expected effects.
• Manages narcotics and inventory control with regular documentation.
• Contacts Nurses and Physicians to verify orders and gather information.
• Assists Pharmacy Director with accreditation and system improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Pharmacy knowledge

Computer savvy

On-call flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed pharmacist in Louisiana

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Job description

Cardinal Health's Health System Pharmacy oversees hospital pharmacy operations in Covington and Hammond. We are seeking a Pharmacist II to dispense, verify orders, and educate patients while supervising Pharmacy Technicians and maintaining accreditation.

The role supports efficient, compliant operations; on-call coverage may be required, and the facility runs Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Louisiana licensure and IV experience are preferred.