Hospital Pharmacist Prn

Central Indiana-Amg Specialty Hospital•Indianapolis, IN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health is seeking a PRN Hospital Pharmacist to work in AMG Specialty Hospital - Hancock. Cardinal Health is a global company that distributes pharmaceuticals and medical products, and provides performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. The Health System Pharmacy division is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of pharmacy operations for various healthcare settings. This role specifically involves managing the pharmacy at AMG Specialty Hospital - Hancock Campus, covering PRN needs for vacations and PTO, primarily on weekends with occasional weekdays. The facility operates Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM and 8AM-12PM on weekends.

Requirements

Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Indiana or willing to become licensed in the state
Flexibility to work various shifts
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

Nice To Haves

In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred
IV experience preferred or willing to obtain

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 the stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure compliant and efficient pharmacy operations.
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, and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially for those on multiple medications, starting 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.
Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and implementing operational changes.