Hospital Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Houston, TX

3d•$50 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at AMG Specialty Hospital - Houston Med Center and is recruiting a full-time Pharmacist to provide weekday and weekend coverage as needed, with on-call coverage expected. The facility's hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and weekends, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Pharmacist II works in a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health, adjusting and dispensing medication and supporting safe, compliant, and efficient pharmacy operations. The role verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system, makes protocol-based medication adjustments, and educates patients. It also supervises Pharmacy Technicians and manages compliance responsibilities involving accreditation, narcotics control, and inventory. Health System Pharmacy provides customized pharmacy program solutions intended to reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. It may also consult with and advise healthcare teams about prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes.

Requirements

Licensed and in good standing as a pharmacist in Texas, or willing to become licensed in Texas.
IV certification required.
Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly to communicate with customers and healthcare professionals.
Strong customer service skills.
Manual dexterity for occasional reaching, lifting, and holding small objects.
Computer skills to learn and successfully operate multiple pharmacy information systems.
Flexibility to work various shifts.

Nice To Haves

In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify physician medication orders using the pharmacy information system, assess drugs and doses in relation to the patient's condition, and address system alerts.
Supervise Pharmacy Technicians, review their work for compliance with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations, and guide them on complex prescriptions, pharmacy automation systems, orders, and other issues.
Adjust dosages according to established drug protocols and the patient's condition and other medications, and complete clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
Educate patients about proper medication use and expected effects, particularly when they take multiple medications, start new regimens, or are being discharged.
Manage narcotics, inventory control, and compliance, including documentation and checklists; audit outdated medications where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.
Contact Nurses and Physicians as needed to verify orders and obtain additional information.
Assist the Pharmacy Director with maintaining pharmacy accreditation and implementing operational changes, including new systems and changes to standard procedures.