What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

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.

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Rehab of Corpus Christi, and we are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Intern to work as needed covering vacation/PTO, roughly 2 days per week. The facility hours are Monday through Friday 8AM to 4:30PM.

Pharmacy interns must act in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, codes and standards of the facility. Supportive personnel work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a licensed pharmacist.  Intern will assist the pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care to all patients by performing certain technical duties in the pharmacy department.

Responsibilities
•    Assists pharmacists in filling prescription orders as permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.
•    Prepares medication for dispensing, packaging and shipment.
•    Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out of date items from the inventory.
•    Enters medical supply orders in pharmacy system.
•    Communicates with all customers (patients, clinics, care-givers, physicians) in an amicable and professional manner.
•    Processes returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.
•    Inputs patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy information management system.
•    Maintains knowledge of and abides by all applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.

Qualifications

•    Must be enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy and/or have a Student/Intern License as provided by the State of Texas required

•    IV certification required OR willing to obtain within 90 days of hire

•    Inpatient/hospital experience preferred

•    Flexibility to work various shifts
•    Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals
•    Strong customer service skills.
•    Customer/vendor credentialing may be required (this may include vaccinations).  More details will be provided during if you are selected for an interview

What is expected of you and others at this level
•    Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks
•    Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
•    Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
•    Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues
•    May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments
•    Adheres to all quality guidelines
•    Works with limited supervision. Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor
•    May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

Anticipated hourly range: $15.50 per hour - $22.20 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close: 04/22/2025*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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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