PRN Hospital Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Winter Garden, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health proudly provides pharmacy services to PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Winter Garden, enhancing their dedication to exceptional post-acute care. We are currently hiring for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed during facility hours and on-call. Facility hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and rotating on-call after hours, weekends and holidays. The Pharmacist II adjusts and dispenses medication to patients and drives the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy. The Pharmacist verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system, makes adjustments according to protocols for a given medication, and provides patient education. This job also supervises Pharmacy Technicians and manages compliance tasks related to accreditation, narcotics control, and inventory management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Florida.
Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
Strong customer service skills.
Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.
Flexibility to work various shifts.
Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.
Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve.
Applies judgment within defined parameters.
Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient/hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
IV experience preferred.
May require vendor credentialing.

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 discharge, as needed.
Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists.
Audits outdated medication as needed.
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.
On-Call duties: provide as needed pharmacy services outside of regular hours, including dispensing medications, offering clinical guidance, and addressing urgent medication-related issues.
Other duties as assigned.