Pharmacist PRN

Cardinal Health•Waterbury, CT

25d•$49 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Health System Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that 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 provides comprehensive clinical and operational pharmacy services for PAM Health, a nationwide healthcare provider for Rehabilitation and Long-Term Acute Care. PAM is expanding with a 42-bed Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Services into Waterbury, CT with an expected opening in September 2026. The hours of operation for the on-site team are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The PRN Pharmacists position supports the pharmacist by helping to cover call, paid time off (PTO), and support during peak volume/administrative days. Our Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients of the hospital including, but not limited to oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and proper documentation of patient medication therapy, as well as providing drug information, patient information, and oversight of information and dispensing systems. The successful candidate will work with the team to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as well as proper storage and documentation of pharmaceuticals.

Requirements

Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Connecticut.
IV certified or willing to obtain
Experience in an inpatient/hospital environment strongly preferred.
Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call as needed.
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

Responsibilities

Interprets medical orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately.
Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.
Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.
Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Sustains the formulary by minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners.
Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.
Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.
Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains logs, records, and other documentation as assigned.
Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs.
Other duties as assigned.