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Cardinal Health
PRN Pharmacy Technician
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A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
$39,988 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
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. Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake located in Webster, TX. We are currently recruiting a PRN pharmacy technician to work as needed. The facility hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Job Summary The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy helps the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. This includes the preparation of and filling of prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory and processing product returns. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy ensures that all orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and records all activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. This job frequently communicates with customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment of all orders. 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 Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out of date items from the inventory.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. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. Licensed pharmacy technician in Texas or ability to obtain licensure. IV certified or ability to obtain certification. PTCB certification highly preferred. In-patient/hospital experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets. Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds. Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift Vendor Credentialing may be required What is expected of you and others at this level Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods Adheres to all quality guidelines Works under moderate degree of supervision Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor Anticipated hourly range: $18.10 per hour - $25.40 per hour.