Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions
With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management and more.
Outpatient Pharmacist
Our Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients of the hospital including, but not limited to oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. The successful candidate will work with the team to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations as well as proper storage and documentation of pharmaceuticals.
This position is located within a hospital outpatient pharmacy in Lewiston, ME
Anticipated Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cardinal Health Community Health Center programs are designed and created specifically for healthcare facilities. Our comprehensive suite of pharmaceutical solutions, allows us to address population health management needs across the continuum of care, from HRSA compliance to medication adherence. Serving the patient is our main priority, and that’s why our solutions improve patient access and increase quality of care.
Cardinal Health is looking for a highly motivated pharmacist to work in a Cardinal-managed hospital-based retail pharmacy. This may include immunizations, patient consultation, medication therapy management, and potential management of high risk patients.
Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of manager, this position is responsible for dispensing and ensuring safe and efficient delivery of medications to all customers.
Maintains open communication and is available to customers and practitioner sites for consultation
Participates in supervision of technical staff
Ensure pharmacy is compliant with best practices for 340B contract pharmacies
Provide professional consultation to both patients and prescribers of partner health facility
Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy requires, PharmD preferred
Pharmacist registration in the state where the position is located
Immunization Certification or willing to become a certified immunizer within 90 days of hire
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Interpersonal relations and customer service skills
340B experience preferred
A Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation is required in order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination includes: 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements
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.
I double-check all prescriptions and use computer systems to verify dosages and potential drug interactions.
As Retail Pharmacists, we are responsible for serving patients by preparing medications, giving pharmacological information to the multidisciplinary health care team, and monitoring patient drug therapies. We have to prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. We need to dispense medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals. We maintain current registration, study existing and new legislation, anticipate legislation, and advise management on needed actions.
Core tasks: