PRN Hospital Pharmacist

Cardinal Health; Shreveport (LA); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 99 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Shreveport and is recruiting a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed during facility hours and on-call.

The facility operates Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with after-hours and weekend on-call. The Pharmacist provides clinical care, dispensing, and documentation, ensuring compliance with laws and proper storage and records.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Louisiana in good standing.
• Hospital pharmacy experience or sterile IV experience required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for full shift.
• Proficient with pharmacy information systems.

Responsabilités

• Verify physician orders and dispense medications using the pharmacy information system.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant and efficient operations.
• Adjust dosages based on established protocols and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Educate patients on medications and discharge instructions.
• Manage narcotics and inventory control and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with nurses and physicians to verify orders and obtain information.
• Assist the Pharmacy Director in maintaining accreditation and implementing changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Licensed Pharmacist

Hospital Pharmacy experience

Sterile IV experience

Customer communication

Customer service

Pharmacy IT

Dexterity

Vendor credentialing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD

Outils

Pharmacy information systems

Description du poste

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 manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Shreveport and we are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed during facility hours and on-call. The facility is open Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm and on-call after hours and weekends. Must have availability to pick up on-call. 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

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system.
• Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy.
• Checks all work of Pharmacy Technicians in line with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provides guidance on complex prescriptions, pharmacy automation systems, orders, and other issues.
• Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring that dosages are appropriate for the patient’s condition and in light of other medications the patient is using and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
• Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regiments, or are being discharged.
• Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists.
• Audits outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.
• Contacts Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.
• Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy, such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in Louisiana.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience OR sterile IV experience is required.
• 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.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• 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.

Pay and Benefits

• 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: 12/25/2026

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