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. It may also consult with and advise healthcare teams on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes.
Accountabilities:
- Review medical orders, promote use of hospital protocols and policies.
- Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians.
- Ensure adequate staffing is present to fulfill the needs of the pharmacy.
- Maintain accurate records of all prescription medications received and dispensed.
- Ensure policies are in place regarding accurate dispensing and labeling of prescriptions, and that those policies are followed.
- Provide clinical consultations to physicians, nurses, and staff of the Pharmacy regarding therapy optimization and cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a system of documentation of pharmaceutical interventions in the pharmacy system of the Hospital.
- Comply with and execute infection control practices, including the use of gowns and hand washing.
- Maintain the level of competence required by the institution and the Board of Pharmacy of Puerto Rico or any regulatory body through participation in educational programs.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy is required.
- PR Active License and Registration is required.
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience in Hospital Pharmacy is preferred.
- Strong people skills and attention to detail are required.
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both oral and written, is required.
- Position is On Call, to cover employee licenses and/or weekends as needed.
- A Covid-19 vaccination is required in order to be employed in this position. This includes either:
- 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine
- 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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 tasks.
- Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
- Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve them.
- Applies judgment within defined parameters.
- Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
- Work is reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal 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 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.
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