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PRN Pharmacist

PRN Pharmacist

CompanyCardinal Health
LocationCarlsbad, NM, USA
Salary$49.4 – $70.6
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPharmD
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of New Mexico or willing to become licensed in the state
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system
  • Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy
  • Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug
  • Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications
  • Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred
  • IV experience preferred or willing to obtain
  • Flexibility to work various shifts