PRN Hospital Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Georgetown, DE

1d•$49 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed at the PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown. This role involves providing pharmaceutical care services, including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and documentation of patient medication therapy. The pharmacist will also provide drug information, patient information, and oversee dispensing systems. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, proper storage, and documentation of pharmaceuticals. The pharmacy operates Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, with on-call coverage as needed. Additional hours may be available at other facilities managed by Cardinal Health in the area.

Requirements

Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in Delaware
In-patient hospital pharmacy experience is strongly preferred
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

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.