What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
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 may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.
Accountabilities:
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.Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately.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.Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the professional staff.Provides drug information to patients and their families.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.Qualifications
Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Texas or willing to become licensed in the stateIn-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferredFlexibility to work various shiftsIV experience preferred or willing to obtainAbility to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionalsStrong 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.What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasksWorks on projects of moderate scope and complexityIdentifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolveApplies judgment within defined parametersReceives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projectsWork reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracyAnticipated hourly range: $48.70 per hour - $69.60 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Application window anticipated to close: 03/23/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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