PRN Hospital Pharmacist

Cardinal Health Canada Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health operates the ContinueCARE Clinic Odessa pharmacy and seeks a PRN Hospital Pharmacist to support PTO/vacation coverage, afterhours and weekend on-call on a rotational basis. In this role you will ensure safe and effective medications for hospital patients, including dispensing, documentation, and drug information delivery.

The position requires Texas licensure, inpatient experience, and flexibility across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a good standing licensed Pharmacist in Texas.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• IV certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and health care professionals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity for handling equipment.
• Computer savvy to learn pharmacy information systems.
• Vendor credentialing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets medical orders and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile and parenteral products.
• Issues controlled substances and maintains required records.
• Monitors regimens for interactions, allergies, and dosing accuracy.
• Provides clinical consultation and rational alternatives when needed.
• Documents clinical activities and participates in QA activities.

Skills

Licensed Pharmacist in Texas

In-patient hospital pharmacy exp.

Flexible shifts

IV certification

Clear communication with HCPs

Strong customer service

Manual dexterity

Computer savvy

Vendor credentialing possible

Education

Texas Pharmacist License

Job description

PRN Hospital Pharmacist### PRN Hospital PharmacistApply: In-Person: TX-Odessa-ContinueCARE: Part time: Posted Today: 20189980With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management and more. **Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at ContinueCARE Clinic Odessa, and we are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed covering PTO/vacation, sick time and cover on-call afterhours and weekends on a rotational basis. The facility is open Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM.** 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. ***Qualifications:**** Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in Texas* In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred* Flexibility to work various shifts* IV certification or willing to obtain* 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 ***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:**$50.10 per hour - $71.70 per hour.**Bonus eligible:** No**Benefits:** Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.**Application window anticipated to close:**12/16/2026 \\*if interested in 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 and skill and an evaluation of internal pay equity. 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 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.