Hospital Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Tulsa, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tulsa and is recruiting a full-time Pharmacist. Health System Pharmacy coordinates pharmacy operations serving acute care hospitals and other healthcare customers, providing customized pharmacy program solutions intended to reduce costs and improve patient care quality. The Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to hospital patients, including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and documentation of medication therapy; drug and patient information; and oversight of information and dispensing systems. The role works with the team to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and proper pharmaceutical storage and documentation. The facility is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with on-call coverage every other week. The Pharmacist applies working knowledge to varied tasks and projects of moderate scope and complexity, identifying and addressing technical problems within defined parameters. Work is reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy. The anticipated hourly range is $50.10–$71.70; the role is not bonus eligible. Cardinal Health says pay is determined by factors including location, education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
Good-standing Pharmacist license in the state of Oklahoma.
Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call as needed, including participation in an on-call rotation.
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 of small objects.
Computer proficiency and ability to learn and operate multiple pharmacy information systems.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

Intravenous (IV) experience preferred.
Inpatient or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify physician medication orders using the pharmacy information system, applying knowledge of drugs and related protocols.
Check drugs and doses against the patient’s stated condition and address system alerts regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
Supervise Pharmacy Technicians to support compliant and efficient pharmacy operations.
Review Pharmacy Technician work in accordance with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provide guidance on complex prescriptions, automation systems, orders, and other issues.
Adjust dosages under established protocols, taking account of the patient’s condition and other medications, and complete clinical antimicrobial stewardship tasks.
Educate patients on medication use and expected effects, particularly when they use multiple medications, start new regimens, or are being discharged.
Manage narcotics, inventory control, and compliance, including documentation and checklists.
Audit outdated medications in states 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 or procedure adjustments.
Perform other duties as assigned.