PRN Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Las Vegas, NV

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations by being 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 manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas and is currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed during facility hours and on call. The facility is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and on call after hours. A clinical pharmacy background with hospital experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in Nevada.
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.
Flexibility to work various shifts.
Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

In-patient/hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred.
IV compounding experience preferred.

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.