PRN Pharmacist

Cardinal Health; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas. We are recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed during facility hours and on call. The facility hours are Mon-Fri 8:00AM-6:00PM, Sat-Sun 8:00AM-4:00PM, with after-hours on call.

Clinical hospital experience is highly preferred. Ideal candidates have a clinical pharmacy background, Nevada license in good standing, and demonstrate strong patient-care and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Nevada pharmacist license in good standing required.
• Hospital/inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
• IV and sterile compounding experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Interprets medical orders and transcribes to patient profiles.
• Maintains accurate patient medication profiles.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products.
• Issues controlled substances and maintains records per law.
• Monitors drug therapy for interactions and appropriateness.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consults and dosing per protocol.
• Reviews culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness.
• Detects and reports adverse drug reactions.
• Sustains formulary and promotes rational drug therapy.
• Provides clinical consultation to practitioners.
• Suggests cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
• Documents clinical activities and interventions.
• Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities.
• Collects data; conducts quality monitoring; maintains logs and records.
• Participates in orientation, education, and training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Pharmacy terminology

Attention to detail

On-call readiness

Computer proficiency

Education

Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy

Nevada Pharmacist license in good standing

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Sterile compounding

IV compounding

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 manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas 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, 8:00AM - 6:00PM, Saturday - Sunday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM and on call after hours. A clinical pharmacy background with hospital experience is highly preferred.

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.
• Must be a \"good standing\" licensed Pharmacist in Nevada.
• In-patient/hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred.
• IV compounding experience preferred.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.
• 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

Anticipated hourly range: $50.10 per hour - $71.10 per hour. Bonus eligible: No.

Benefits

• Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.

Application window anticipated to close: 10/25/2026.

Company Culture

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Information

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-driven 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.