About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company that touches virtually every aspect of the healthcare journey. With over 48,000 employees worldwide, we provide customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and integrated healthcare providers. Our Health System Pharmacy division specializes in safe, efficient coordination of pharmacy operations for acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and beyond. At Cardinal Health, we're committed to advancing healthcare through innovation, compliance, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Role Overview

Cardinal Health is seeking a skilled PRN Hospital Pharmacist to join our team at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Ocoee, Florida. In this as-needed role, you'll provide pharmaceutical care services during facility hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm) and participate in an on-call rotation, covering at least one week per month including weekends and holidays. Our pharmacists oversee medication therapy, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care in a rehabilitation setting. This position offers flexibility for licensed pharmacists with hospital experience looking to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

As a PRN Hospital Pharmacist, your role is pivotal in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services. Key responsibilities include:

• Interpreting verbal and written medical orders, transcribing them accurately to computerized patient medication profiles, and maintaining complete records.
• Compounding and dispensing pharmaceuticals, including sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition, with precision and safety.
• Issuing controlled substances to patient care areas while adhering to legal record-keeping requirements.
• Monitoring drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and dosing appropriateness, including pharmacokinetics consults.
• Reviewing culture and susceptibility data to recommend optimal antibiotic therapy.

Additional Duties

Beyond core dispensing, you'll detect and report adverse drug reactions, sustain the formulary through therapeutic substitutions, provide clinical consultations to practitioners, document interventions, and participate in quality improvement initiatives, medication use reviews, and staff education programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this PRN Hospital Pharmacist role, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Florida.
• Preferred: Experience in in-patient or hospital pharmacy settings.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including on-call rotation (at least one week per month, covering after-hours, weekends, and holidays).
• Strong communication skills to interact clearly with customers and healthcare professionals.
• Manual dexterity for handling medications and computer proficiency for pharmacy information systems.
• May require vendor credentialing.

This role applies working knowledge to moderate-scope projects, identifies solutions to technical problems, and operates within defined parameters with general guidance.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health offers competitive perks tailored to PRN pharmacists, including:

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle while ensuring coverage needs are met.
• Access to Cardinal Health's robust professional development resources and training programs.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital.
• Opportunities for exposure to advanced pharmacy practices in a hospital environment.
• Comprehensive support for compliance, technology, and patient safety initiatives.

Career Growth

At Cardinal Health, PRN roles serve as gateways to broader opportunities within our expansive healthcare network. Gain hands-on experience in hospital pharmacy operations, build expertise in clinical interventions, and position yourself for full-time positions or specialized roles in oncology, cardiology, or ambulatory care. Our commitment to employee growth includes ongoing education, quality improvement projects, and leadership development, empowering pharmacists to advance their careers while making a difference in patient lives.

Why Join Us

Join Cardinal Health at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Ocoee, FL, to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in pharmacy services. Work in a dynamic rehabilitation environment where your expertise directly enhances patient recovery. Benefit from our national scale, cutting-edge pharmacy systems, and culture of innovation. With a focus on compliance, cost-efficiency, and quality care, this PRN role offers professional fulfillment and the flexibility you need. Ocoee's vibrant community and proximity to Orlando provide an ideal backdrop for balancing work and life.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the schedule for this PRN position?
A: Facility hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, with required on-call coverage for at least one week per month, including weekends and holidays.

Q: Is hospital experience required?
A: Preferred but not mandatory; we welcome candidates with strong pharmacy backgrounds.

Q: What license is needed?
A: Active Florida pharmacist license in good standing.

Q: Are there opportunities for full-time transition?
A: Yes, high-performing PRN pharmacists often advance to permanent roles.

Q: How does Cardinal Health support compliance?
A: We provide comprehensive training, systems, and protocols to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.