PRN Staff Clinical Pharmacist

Cardinal Health; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a Pharmacist II for the PAM Specialty Hospital site, on a PRN basis. You will verify physician orders, dispense medications and supervise Pharmacy Technicians in a hospital system setting.

The role supports safe medication management for medically complex patients, participates in on-call rotations, maintains accreditation tasks and ensures compliance with state boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD completed.
• Must be a good standing licensed Pharmacist in NC.
• Inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• IV compounding experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient with pharmacy information systems.
• Ability to work on call or in on-call rotation.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant operations.
• Checks dosages and adjusts per established protocols.
• Educates patients on medication use and expectations.
• Maintains narcotics and inventory control and completes compliance tasks.
• Audits medication in states where Technicians cannot.
• Contacts nurses and physicians to verify orders.
• Assists Pharmacy Director with accreditation and system implementations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

Communication skills

Customer service skills

On-call readiness

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD

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.

Job Summary

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount, a 50 bed high acuity long term acute care hospital in Rocky Mount, NC. We are seeking a PRN pharmacist to support safe and effective medication management for medically complex patients. 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. The pharmacy operates Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with on call hours weekends and holidays. We are seeking a pharmacist to participate in ~ 4 shifts per month and on call rotation as needed. Prior hospital or inpatient pharmacy experience is preferred. Candidates should be dependable, flexible, and comfortable working independently.

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 the state of North Carolina.
• Inpatient/hospital pharmacy experience 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.
• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.
• 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 rate: $65.00 per hour.
• Bonus eligible: No
• Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.
• Application window anticipated to close: 12/18/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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