Part-time Staff Pharmacist (Sat-Sun)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Health System Pharmacist to enhance patient care through customized pharmacy solutions. This role involves dispensing medications, consulting with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in medication management and quality assurance while working in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to continuous improvement, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. Join a diverse team that values your unique contributions and fosters an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

401k Contributions

Paid Time Off

Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required; PharmD preferred.
• Pharmacist registration in the state where the position is located required.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and ensuring the safe delivery of medications.
• Consulting with customers and healthcare teams on prescribed medications.
• Supervising technical staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Dispensing

Medication Management

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance

Interpersonal relations

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

What Health System Pharm - Clinical contributes to Cardinal Health

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. This role may also consult with and advise healthcare teams on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes.

This position is located at the La Vergne Specialty Pharmacy

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 8:00PM to 4:30PM

Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of the manager, this position is responsible for dispensing and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications to all customers.
• Maintains open communication and is available to customers and practitioner sites for consultation.
• Participates in the supervision of technical staff.
• Ensures pharmacy compliance with best practices and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provides professional consultation to both patients and prescribers of partner health facilities.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.

Technical Capabilities:

Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Dispensing: Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare, and dispense prescribed medications. This includes being proficient in the general principles of aseptic technique utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination (where applicable).

Medication Management: Demonstrates expertise in medication management in challenging and complex situations. Often takes a lead role in highly pressurized situations when there is a need to achieve results. Has the ability to determine the clinical appropriateness of each medication taken by the patient, determine the appropriateness of the dose, dosage form, indication, contraindications, potential adverse effects, and potential problems with concomitant medications. Able to monitor for therapeutic duplication or other unnecessary medications, interpret, monitor, and assess patient's laboratory results as they relate to medication therapy and provide drug information to other healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance: Demonstrates expert knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the organization. Demonstrates expertise in process improvement, quality assurance practices and/or programs. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures. May represent the organization at regulatory and industry groups for discussing rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required, PharmD preferred.
• Pharmacist registration in the state where the position is located required; Multi-state pharmacy licensure preferred, not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Interpersonal relations and customer service skills.
• Mail-order pharmacy or retail pharmacy experience preferred.

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 actions to resolve.
• Applies judgment within defined parameters.
• Receives general guidance; may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.
• Ability to become licensed in multiple states.

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

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay.

Application window anticipated to close: 04/25/2025. *If interested in the opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience, skills, and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.