PRN Hospital Pharmacist

Job Summary Working in a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health, the Pharmacist II adjusts and dispenses medication to patients, verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system, makes adjustments according to protocols, provides patient education, supervises pharmacy technicians, and manages compliance tasks related to accreditation, narcotics control, and inventory management. Work Schedule PRN Pharmacist covering primarily weekend shifts. Must have weekend (8-4:30) availability. Expanded hours: Monday‑Friday 6:30AM‑10PM and Saturday/Sunday 8AM‑10PM. Responsibilities Interpret medical orders (verbal and written) and transcribe to computerized patient medication profiles accurately. Maintain accurate, complete patient medication profiles. Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately. Issue controlled substances to patient care areas and maintain records as required by law. Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug‑drug interactions, drug‑food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose. Assist with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol. Review and interpret culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommend changes as needed. Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner. Sustain the formulary by minimizing non‑formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection. Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggest appropriate, cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed. Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely. Participate in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collect data; conduct quality monitors and inspections; maintain logs, records, and other documentation as assigned. Participate in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs. Qualifications Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in Missouri. In‑patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Flexibility to work various shifts; IV experience preferred. Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly 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. Other Expectations Applies working knowledge to perform varied tasks, works on projects of moderate scope and complexity, identifies solutions to technical problems, applies judgment within defined parameters, receives general guidance, and has work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy. Compensation Anticipated hourly range: $50.10 per hour – $71.70. Bonus eligible: No. Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws. Application Application window anticipated to close: 6/20/2026. Equal Opportunity Employer Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Encouraged Applicants Candidates who are back‑to‑work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr