PRN Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Monterey Park, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Monterey Park Hospital and is recruiting a PRN Pharmacy Technician to work as needed on weekdays and/or weekends. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on weekends from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with 8-hour shifts. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy assists the Pharmacist with daily pharmacy operations, including preparing and filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and processing product returns. The technician ensures orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and records activity in accordance with regulatory and company guidelines. The role regularly communicates with customers to support timely and accurate order fulfillment. Health System Pharmacy coordinates pharmacy services for acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate-site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, and retail customers. It provides customized pharmacy program solutions intended to reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers.

Requirements

State Pharmacy Technician license or registration is required.
National pharmacy technician certification, if applicable.
Flexibility in working schedule.
Ability to work in a group.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Comfort performing repetitive motions and tasks.
Ability to manage several tasks at the same time, focus on tasks, evaluate operating conditions, and exercise sound judgment.
Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smartphones, and tablets.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or equivalent preferred.
IV experience preferred.
In-patient hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in filling prescription orders as permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.
Prepare medication for dispensing, packaging, and shipment.
Take inventory, place orders, check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves, and remove expired items from inventory.
Enter medical supply orders into the pharmacy system.
Communicate amicably and professionally with patients, clinics, caregivers, physicians, and other customers.
Process returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.
Enter patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy information management system.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.
Ensure orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and record activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines.
Support timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders.