PRN Pharmacist

Cardinal Health; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Cardinal Health Monterey Park is seeking a Pharmacist II to work in a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health. The role involves adjusting and dispensing medications, verifying orders, and supervising Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant operations.

This PRN position offers weekday shifts with occasional weekends, typically about 2 eight-hour shifts per month. Candidates must be licensed in California, have inpatient experience preferred, and demonstrate strong communication

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in California in good standing.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts; IV experience preferred or willing to obtain.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Computer literacy to operate multiple pharmacy information systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and adjust doses per protocol.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and ensure compliant operations.
• Educate patients on medications and discharge instructions.
• Manage narcotics and inventory control; audit outdated meds.
• Communicate with nurses and physicians to verify orders.
• Support the Pharmacy Director in accreditation efforts and system changes.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and patient safety.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Pharmacy software

Education

CA Pharmacist license

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.

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Monterey Park Hospital, and we are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed primarily on weekdays and occasional weekends - averaging about 2 shifts a month (8 hour shifts). Hours of the facility are Monday-Friday 7AM-9PM and weekends 7AM-6PM.

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

• Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of California or willing to become licensed in the state


• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred


• Flexibility to work various shifts


• IV experience preferred 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 basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks


• Works on projects of limited scope and complexity


• Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems


• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions


• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

Anticipated hourly range: $56.10 per hour - $72.27per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

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.