Hospital Pharmacist: Patient Care, Compliance & Team Lead

Cardinal Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is recruiting a Pharmacist II for hospital system pharmacy operations in Houston, TX. You will verify orders, adjust dosages per protocols, and educate patients. You’ll supervise Pharmacy Technicians and manage narcotics control and inventory to support accreditation standards.

The role requires TX licensure (or eligibility), IV certification, and flexibility for shift coverage. Collaboration with nurses and physicians is essential to ensure safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Texas or eligible to obtain licensure in Texas.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• IV certification required.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Ability to hear, write and speak clearly to communicate with clinicians.
• Computer savvy to operate multiple pharmacy information systems.
• May require vendor credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system and adjusts dosages per protocols.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians and ensures compliant operations.
• Manages narcotics control, inventory and accreditation tasks.
• Educates patients on medication use, especially during discharge.
• Contacts nurses and physicians to verify orders and obtain information.
• Assists Pharmacy Director with accreditation and system changes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Dexterity

Team supervision

Education

Texas Pharmacist license (or eligible)

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Cardinal Health is recruiting a Pharmacist II for hospital system pharmacy operations in Houston, TX. You will verify orders, adjust dosages per protocols, and educate patients. You’ll supervise Pharmacy Technicians and manage narcotics control and inventory to support accreditation standards.

The role requires TX licensure (or eligibility), IV certification, and flexibility for shift coverage. Collaboration with nurses and physicians is essential to ensure safe patient care.