Inpatient Pharmacist: Patient Care & Compliance

Cardinal Health, Inc.; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off in compliance with laws

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to support inpatient care. The Pharmacist dispenses and verifies medications, ensuring compliance with protocols and patient safety. This role includes supervising Pharmacy Technicians and maintaining accreditation and inventory controls.

The position emphasizes education of patients, coordination with nurses and physicians, and adherence to narcotics and regulatory requirements within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of West Virginia required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system and adjusts dosages per protocol.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant and efficient operations.
• Educates patients on proper use and expected effects of medications, including discharge instructions.
• Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Patient education

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Narcotics control procedures

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to support inpatient care. The Pharmacist dispenses and verifies medications, ensuring compliance with protocols and patient safety. This role includes supervising Pharmacy Technicians and maintaining accreditation and inventory controls.

The position emphasizes education of patients, coordination with nurses and physicians, and adherence to narcotics and regulatory requirements within a hospital setting.