Hospital Pharmacist Part Time

OCOM; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

OCOM in Oklahoma City is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to oversee technicians while delivering exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include managing prescriptions, counseling patients on medications, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, relevant certification, and experience in a hospital setting. The position offers a flexible schedule and a focus on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have three years of experience as a practicing pharmacist in a hospital preferred.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technicians and maintain high customer service.
• Counsel patients on medications and manage prescription stock.
• Participate in quality assurance and safety activities.

Skills

Patient counseling

Prescription verification

Inventory management

Drug information provision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

BCLS certification

Licensed by Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

Tools

Cerner

Pyxis

Job description

Schedule: Monday‑Friday as needed (flexible 20‑29 hours weekly), minimal on‑call nights/weekends.

Location: 8100 S. Walker Ave, Building C, OKC, OK 73139.

Overall Responsibility

Staff Pharmacist oversees technicians while maintaining a high level of customer service. Responsibilities include counseling patients on prescription and over‑the‑counter medication, filling and checking prescriptions, ordering and maintaining prescription drug stock, and communicating with customers, doctors, and other pharmacy associates.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities (essential functions)

• Assist in supervision of manufacturing, compounding, dispensing, bottling, packaging, and labeling of drugs or solutions such as capsules, powders, suppositories, ointments, tablets, lotions, and emulsions.
• Input or supervise input of prescriptions and patient information into the pharmacy computer system.
• Maintain and review computer patient profiles, screening for incompatibilities, interactions, appropriateness of medications, and patient compliance.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of prescription and controlled drugs to patients.
• Maintain appropriate records of dispensing as required by state and federal laws, especially for controlled drugs.
• Assume responsibility for ensuring that triplicate prescription forms for Schedule II controlled substances are sent to the Department of Public Safety in a timely fashion.
• Provide accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients, and other hospital personnel as needed.
• Counsel patients on dosage, usage, storage, side effects, and indications of prescribed medications.
• Consult physicians to clarify inaccuracies, correct errors, notify of drug interactions or allergies, request substitutions or brand changes, and obtain refill authorization.
• Assume responsibilities of ordering drugs and supplies and maintaining adequate but not excessive stock levels.
• Maintain required invoices of purchases of controlled drugs and maintain order forms for Schedule II controlled substances.
• Supervise checking in, pricing, and storage of stock and entry of data into the pharmacy computer inventory.
• Provide prescription transfer information to and from pharmacies.
• Maintain temperature log of the pharmacy refrigerator and maintain cabinet for dispensing a two‑day supply of medications to weekend hospital patients.
• Participate in continuing education programs to maintain skills and satisfy current licensure requirements.
• Inspect nursing stations, medication carts, and emergency rooms for proper storage of medication, stock levels, and out‑of‑date medications.
• Manage pharmacy returns and destruction or removal of non‑returnable out‑of‑date stock.
• Contact vendors to resolve errors in shipping and/or billing and request set up of new accounts with vendors through purchasing when needed.
• Participate in QA/PI activities of the hospital.
• Report information to the Pharmacy Director regarding problems, events, or safety issues.
• Provide completed reports to the Chief Nursing Officer for inclusion in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee communications.
• Ensure patient and hospital confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Privacy rules.
• Comply with hospital policies and procedures, including personnel policies.

Required Experience

• BCLS certification; if not current, must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Must be licensed and registered by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience Required

• Three years of experience as a practicing pharmacist in a hospital preferred; one year of experience acceptable.
• Experience with Cerner and Pyxis or equivalent pharmacy systems.

Other Requirements

Environmental and physical requirements: The employee works in a temperature‑controlled environment and must be able to read and speak English fluently, possess cognitive skills for math, reading, computer skills, and communication skills to interact well with the public and peers. Vision for near, mid‑range, and far accommodation is required. The job requires physical ability for standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching above head and below waist, and lifting 30–50 pounds. Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with laser and chemicals, lifting, and exposure to infectious disease.

Position Type

PRN (pro re nata).

Employer

Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic & Multi‑Specialty Surgery (11702).

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and constructive application requirements are stated in accordance with applicable federal law.