Hospital Pharmacist - PIC

Cardinal Health•Guymon, OK

About The Position

The Hospital Pharmacist - PIC is responsible for pharmacy operations and customized pharmacy program solutions supporting hospitals and integrated healthcare providers. The role oversees safe and effective medication services, pharmacy policies and procedures, formulary and cost-control practices, medication preparation and delivery, pharmacy technology, quality activities, and medication safety. It also ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, maintains pharmacy and staff licenses and permits, and provides staff education and support. The position may also perform staff pharmacist duties as needed. The role applies comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy practice to complex projects, develops technical solutions, and may contribute to policies and procedures. Work is performed independently with general guidance on new projects and may include mentoring less experienced colleagues. The position is paid $75.00 per hour and is not bonus eligible.

Requirements

Current license to practice Pharmacy in Oklahoma and maintenance of all required continuing education.
Graduate of a college of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE or equivalent.
Training and proficiency in age-specific therapies for hospital patients.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update the pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual.
Establish and lead the hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee, covering drug trends, formulary changes and approval, non-formulary use, shortages, cost control, policy updates, order sets and protocols, safety warnings, adverse drug reactions, interventions, controlled substance audits, and automation.
Participate in hospital committee meetings to enhance practice and patient care.
Meet or exceed pharmacy standards set by accreditation and regulatory bodies, including TJC, DNV, CMS, and BOP.
Purchase drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
Develop and maintain pharmacy information systems and technology applications.
Use econotherapeutic best practices for formulary management and cost control, and use Cardinal Health applications such as DCOA to analyze data and manage clinical initiatives.
Oversee drug storage areas in accordance with legal requirements and best demonstrated practices.
Develop and oversee medication preparation and delivery throughout the hospital.
Establish standards and training for sterile and non-sterile product preparation in compliance with USP 795/797/800, including annual review of master formulation records.
Design, implement, and maintain pharmacy quality activities and the medication safety program.
Achieve acceptable results on operational assessments and audits, including PPA, regulatory, accreditation, and BOP assessments.
Ensure adequate control and documentation of controlled substances; hold Power of Attorney to order Schedule II drugs.
Develop and perform a process for drug recalls.
Lead departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs; provide in-services to staff and hospital professional staff.
Maintain required training and education, including HealthStream, myLearning, and continuing education.
Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures and comply with risk management, safety, security, fire, infection control, and applicable legal requirements.
Maintain the safety, integrity, and professionalism of the pharmacy.
Ensure acquisition and renewal of pharmacy licenses and permits and staff licenses; annually review staff licenses through the Board of Pharmacy website.
Direct monthly medication-area inspections and maintain supporting documentation.
Perform special projects as requested and staff pharmacist duties as needed.
Wear hospital identification while on duty and meet dress code and personal hygiene standards.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and maintain confidentiality of patient records.
Maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments, help resolve problems, support the team, and promote excellent customer service.