PRN Hospital Pharmacist

Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health by providing safe, efficient, and effective coordination of pharmacy operations for acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, and retail customers. This role involves delivering customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality, as well as consulting with healthcare teams on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes.

About the role

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tavares in Tavares, FL. We are recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed during facility hours and on-call. The facility operates Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with on-call shifts after hours, weekends, and holidays.

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 regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant and efficient pharmacy operations, checks their work per State Boards of Pharmacy regulations, and provides guidance on complex prescriptions, automation systems, and orders.
• Adjusts dosages based on established protocols, ensuring appropriateness for the patient’s condition and other medications, and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
• Educates patients on proper medication use and expected effects, particularly for those using multiple medications, beginning new regimens, or being discharged.
• Manages narcotics and inventory control, including documentation, checklists, and auditing outdated medication where applicable.
• Contacts nurses and physicians to verify orders and obtain additional information.
• Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining accreditation and implementing operational changes, such as new systems or procedural adjustments.
• Performs IV sterile compounding.
• Handles other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Licensed, in “good standing” as a pharmacist in the state of Florida.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including on-call or on-call rotation.
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly for effective communication with customers and healthcare professionals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity for occasional reaching, lifting, and holding of small objects.
• Computer proficiency to learn and operate multiple pharmacy information systems.
• May require vendor credentialing.

Expectations

• Applies working knowledge of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
• Identifies and resolves technical problems, taking action within defined parameters.
• Receives general guidance and may receive detailed instruction on new projects.
• Work is reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

Pay

$65.00 per hour. Not bonus eligible.

Benefits

Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.