Part Time Pharmacist

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy services for acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy provides customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. This role may also consult with and advise healthcare teams on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes.

About the role

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Roane Medical Center. We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Pharmacist to work an average of 20 hours per week (8-hour shifts) during facility hours. The facility is open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm, and on-call after-hours.

Responsibilities

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols to verify physician orders for medications using the pharmacy information system.
• Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issues and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure 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 appropriateness 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, beginning new regimens, or 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 Audits outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.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

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Tennessee.
• In-patient/hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• IV experience preferred.
• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.
• Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Ability to work on call or be in an on-call rotation.
• May require vendor credentialing.

What is expected 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 - $71.10 per hour. Bonus eligible: No.

Benefits

• 401k Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay

Schedule

• Part-time, averaging 20 hours per week (8-hour shifts).
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm.
• On-call after-hours.