Inpatient and Surgery Center Pharmacist

pbiWhat Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health/i/bbr /br /Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health#39;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.br /br /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./pp/ppbspanCardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Gibson Area Hospital amp; Health Services, and we are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Pharmacist to work 18-24 hours a week at both our inpatient and outpatient surgery facilities. This person will train and work primarily at our inpatient hospital but float as needed to our surgery center. Hours of the facility are Monday-Friday 6AM-8PM and weekends 8AM-6PM. Schedule is flexible, but will primarily be expected to work weekdays. /span/b/pp/ppbispanJob Summary/span/i/bbr /br /spanWorking in a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health, 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./span/pp/ppbiResponsibilities:/i/b/pulliApplies 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./liliSupervises 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./liliAdjusts 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./liliEducates 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./liliManages 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./liliContacts Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order./liliAssists 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./li/ulpbr /br /biQualifications/i/b/pulliLicensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Illinois or willing to become licensed in the state/liliIn-patient hospital pharmacy, or outpatient surgery experience spanpreferred/span/liliFlexibility to work various shifts/lilispanIV experience preferred or willing to obtain/span/liliAbility to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals/liliStrong customer service skills./liliManual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects./liliComputer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems./liliMay require vendor credentialing/li/ulpbr /biWhat is expected of you and others at this level/i/b/pulliApplies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks/liliWorks on projects of moderate scope and complexity/liliIdentifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve/liliApplies judgment within defined parameters/liliReceives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects/liliWork reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy/li/ulp/ppspanAnticipated hourly range: $50.10 per hour - $64.53 per hour/span/ppspanBonus eligible: No/span/ppspanBenefits: 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay/span/ppspanApplication window anticipated to close: 3/15/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible./span/ppspanThe hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppiCandidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply./ii /i/pp/ppiCardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal spanOpportunity/Affirmative/span Action employer. 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