Job Description

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.

Job Summary
Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Magnolia Regional Health Center located in Corinth, MS. We are currently recruiting for a full time Clinical and Operational Pharmacist to work around 30 hours per week. Primarily picking up day shifts during weekdays and weekends with the ability to pick up evening and overnight shifts as well if coverage is needed.

Responsibilities

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system. Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.

• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy. Checks all work of Pharmacy Technicians in line with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provides guidance on complex prescriptions, pharmacy automation systems, orders, and other issues.

• Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring that dosages are appropriate for the patient’s condition and in light of other medications the patient is using and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.

• Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regiments, or are being discharged.

• Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists. Audits outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.

• Contacts Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.

• Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy, such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.

• Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Mississippi.

• In-patient/hospital pharmacy experience required.

• Strong clinical skills required.

• Board Certification(s) preferred.

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency and/or fellowship preferred.

• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.

• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.

• May require vendor credentialing.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

• Works on complex projects of large scope.

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.

• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects.

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated hourly range: $53.70 per hour - $68.94 per hour.

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 09/25/2026 *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.

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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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Weekday work

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