PRN Hospital Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Hollister, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health's Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of pharmacy operations serving acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy provides customized pharmacy program solutions to reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. They may also consult with and advise the healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes. Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and is recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed, covering vacation/PTO and on-call weekends. The facility hours are Monday-Friday 7 AM-5 PM and weekends 8 AM-2 PM. The Pharmacist II adjusts and dispenses medication to patients and drives compliant and efficient pharmacy operations. This role verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system, adjusts medications according to protocols, and provides patient education. The job also includes supervising Pharmacy Technicians and managing compliance tasks related to accreditation, narcotics control, and inventory management.

Requirements

Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of California 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 the patient is using, and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regimens, or are 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 regarding the order.
Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy, such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.