PRN Pharmacist

504 Cardinal Health Pharm Serv; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist II within a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health.

You will adjust and dispense medications, verify physician orders, and educate patients, while guiding pharmacy technicians to maintain compliant, efficient operations. You will supervise staff, ensure narcotics control and accreditation tasks, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to verify orders and optimize patient care across acute care, ambulatory, and several healthcare

Qualifications

• Licensed, good standing pharmacist in Louisiana.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.
• Ability to work on call or in on-call rotation.
• Strong communication with patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system.
• Checks drug and dose against patient factors and system alerts.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant, efficient operations.
• Ensures compliance with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and guides on complex prescriptions.
• Adjusts dosages based on established protocols and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Educates patients on proper use and effects of medications.
• Manages narcotics and inventory control with documentation and checklists.
• Audits outdated medications where technicians are not permitted to do so.
• Coordinates with nurses and physicians to verify orders and obtain information.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Pharmacy operations

Patient education

Narcotics control

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy information system

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

Working in a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health, the Pharmacist II adjusts and dispenses medication to patients and drives the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy. The Pharmacist verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system, makes adjustments according to protocols for a given medication, and provides patient education. This job also supervises Pharmacy Technicians and manages compliance tasks related to accreditation, narcotics control, and inventory management.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Licensed, "good standing" pharmacist in the state of Louisiana.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Strong customer service skills.

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

Anticipated hourly range: $50.10 per hour - $71.10 per hour.

Bonus eligible

Bonus eligible: No.

Benefits

• Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.

Application window anticipated to close

Application window anticipated to close: 1/29/2027.

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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day.

With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges - now, and in the future.

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