Pharmacist PRN

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is expanding PAM Health’s Rehabilitation and Long-Term Acute Care services into Waterbury, CT with an anticipated September 2026 opening. The on-site Pharmacist supports the team during regular hours, PTO coverage and peak volumes, ensuring safe medication management and regulatory compliance.

The role involves dispensing, clinical oversight, documentation, and collaboration with hospital staff to optimize patient therapy and formulary adherence.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
• Licensed pharmacist in the state of Connecticut in good standing.
• IV certification or willingness to obtain is required.
• Experience in an inpatient/hospital environment strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call as needed.
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly to communicate with health care professionals.
• Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Proficiency with pharmacy information systems.

Responsibilities

• Interprets medical orders and maintains accurate patient medication profiles.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile and parenteral products.
• Issues controlled substances and maintains required records.
• Monitors drug therapy for contraindications and interactions.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consults and dosing per protocol.
• Reviews antibiotic appropriateness and suggests changes as needed.
• Detects adverse drug reactions and reports promptly.
• Supports formulary and cost-effective therapy choices.
• Documents clinical activities accurately and completely.
• Participates in quality improvement and training programs.
• Performs orientation and training for staff as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

Shift flexibility/on-call

Customer service

Clear communication

Manual dexterity

Computer literacy

Lift up to 35 pounds

Vendor credentialing may be required

Education

Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy

Licensed pharmacist in Connecticut

IV certification

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

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 may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

Cardinal Health provides comprehensive clinical and operational pharmacy services for PAM Health, a nationwide healthcare provider for Rehabilitation and Long-Term Acute Care. PAM is expanding with a 42-bed Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Services into Waterbury, CT with an expected opening in September 2026.

The hours of operation for the on-site team are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The PRN Pharmacists position supports the pharmacist by helping to cover call, paid time off (PTO), and support during peak volume/administrative days.

Our Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients of the hospital including, but not limited to oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. The successful candidate will work with the team to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations as well as proper storage and documentation of pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Interprets medical orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately. Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.
• Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Sustains the formulary by minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains logs, records, and other documentation as assigned.
• Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Connecticut.
• IV certified or willing to obtain
• Experience in an inpatient/hospital environment strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call as needed.
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.
• May Require vendor credentialing
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.

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 action to resolve.
• Applies judgment within defined parameters.
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

Anticipated hourly range:$49.40 per hour - $80.30 per hour.

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits

• Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close:09/21/26

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 and 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.