PRN Hospital Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Shreveport and is recruiting a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed during facility hours and on-call. The facility is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; on-call coverage is required after hours and on weekends, and the pharmacist must be available to pick up on-call shifts. The pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care services to hospital patients, including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and documentation of medication therapy. The role also provides drug and patient information and oversees medication information and dispensing systems. The pharmacist works with the team to support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the proper storage and documentation of pharmaceuticals. The role applies working knowledge to varied tasks and projects of moderate scope and complexity. The pharmacist identifies and acts on solutions to technical problems, exercises judgment within defined parameters, and receives general guidance. Work is reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
A pharmacist license in good standing in Louisiana.
Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience or sterile IV experience.
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.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for the entire shift.
Must be available to pick up on-call work.

Nice To Haves

Vendor credentialing may be required.

Responsibilities

Verify physician medication orders using expert knowledge of drugs, related protocols, and the pharmacy information system.
Check medications and doses against the patient’s stated condition and address system alerts concerning 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 according to established protocols, considering the patient’s condition and other medications, and complete clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
Educate patients on medication use and expected effects, particularly when they use multiple medications, start new regimens, or are discharged.
Manage narcotics, inventory control, and compliance, including regular 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 and procedure adjustments.
Perform other duties as assigned.