Staff Pharmacist (Hosp. San Lucas-Ponce) Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
5170d50b-0655-4e9e-b07b-a163c2237152
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Req #
20143892
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Job Location
917 Avenida Tito Castro
Ponce, PR 00733-6810, US -
Job Category
Pharmacy Operations
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Job Type
Regular
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Schedule
Full time
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 may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.
Accountabilities
Review medical orders, promote use hospital protocols and politics.Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.Provide customer service to patients, doctors and nurses.Supervise pharmacy technicians.Prepare IV sterile preparations.Problem solving.Education to multidisciplinary staff.Available to work rotating shifts from 6am to 9pm including weekends and holidays.Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy is required; PharmD is preferred.Active Puerto Rico Pharmacist License and Registration is required.A minimum of 2+ years of experience in Hospital or Community Pharmacies is preferred.Strong people and attention to detail skills.Availability to work extended hours and weekend days is required.Must have Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.Fully bilingual English and Spanish oral and written is required. A Covid-19 vaccination is required in order to be employed in this position. This includes either: 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccineWhat 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.Applies judgment within defined parameters.Receives general guidance may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.Work 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.
