PRN Clinical and Operational Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Corinth, MS

1d•$54 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Magnolia Regional Health Center located in Corinth, MS. We are currently recruiting for a PRN Clinical and Operational Pharmacist to work as needed. Primarily picking up day shifts during weekdays and weekends with the ability to pick up evening and overnight shifts as well if coverage is needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Mississippi.
In-patient/hospital pharmacy experience required.
Strong clinical skills required.
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

Board Certification(s) preferred.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency and/or fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system.
Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy.
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 that dosages are appropriate 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 regiments, 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Audits outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.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.
Other duties as assigned.