Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Enola, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Post Acute Medical Hampden and we are currently recruiting for a full-time hospital pharmacy technician purchaser. This position will be scheduled Monday-Friday. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy provides assistance to the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. Activities include 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.

Requirements

Pennsylvania State Pharmacy Technician license/registration preferred
National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred
IV experience preferred
In-patient hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred
Flexibility in working schedule
Ability to work in a group
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Strong customer service skills required
Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
Ability to manage several tasks at the same time
Ability to focus on tasks
Ability to evaluate operating conditions
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets

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Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out of date items from the inventory.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.