Pharmacist PRN

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy services that serve acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, and 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 provides comprehensive clinical and operational pharmacy services for PAM Health, a nationwide healthcare provider for Rehabilitation and Long-Term Acute Care. PAM is expanding with a 42-bed Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Services facility in Waterbury, CT, expected to open in September 2026. The on-site team operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The PRN Pharmacist position supports the pharmacist team by covering call, paid time off (PTO), and peak volume or administrative days.

Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care services to hospital patients, including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and proper documentation of patient medication therapy. They also provide drug information, patient information, and oversee information and dispensing systems. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as well as proper storage and documentation of pharmaceuticals.

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 and 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 staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Connecticut.
• IV certified or willing to obtain.
• Experience in an inpatient/hospital environment strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call as needed.
• 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.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for entire shift.

Expectations

• 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: $49.40 per hour - $80.30 per hour. Bonus eligible: No.

Benefits

• Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.

Application window anticipated to close: 09/21/26.