7 on 7 off Hospital Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services, and we are currently recruiting for a Pharmacist to work 7 days on/7 days off. This candidate will work a Thursday-Wednesday schedule with hours on weekdays 10AM-8PM and weekends 8AM-6PM.

Working in a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health, the Pharmacist II adjusts and dispenses medication to patients and drives the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy. The Pharmacist verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system, makes adjustments according to protocols for a given medication, and provides patient education. This job also supervises Pharmacy Technicians and manages compliance tasks related to accreditation, narcotics control, and inventory management.

Responsibilities include:

• Applying expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using the pharmacy information system.
• Supervising Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy.
• Adjusting 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.
• Educating patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications.
• Managing narcotics and inventory control and compliance.
• Contacting Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.
• Assisting the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy's accreditation and in implementing operational changes.

Qualifications include:

• Licensed, "good standing" pharmacist in the state of Iowa or willing to become licensed in the state.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• IV experience preferred or willing to obtain.
• 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.

Anticipated salary range: $104,300 - $149,100

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: 12/8/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The salary 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.