PRN Hospital Pharmacy Technician
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 weekends from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with 8-hour shifts. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy assists the Pharmacist in 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 compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. The role frequently communicates with customers to support timely and accurate order fulfillment. The position works in a hospital pharmacy setting and involves routine assignments under a moderate degree of supervision. Work output is regularly reviewed by a work lead or supervisor, and complex or unusual problems are referred to a supervisor.
Requirements
- State Pharmacy Technician license or registration 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.
- Maintain appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills to standard tasks and readily learn and apply new information and methods.
- Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods, adhere to quality guidelines, and resolve routine problems.
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- Take inventory; place orders; check in drugs and supplies; stock shelves; and remove outdated inventory items.
- Enter medical supply orders in the pharmacy system.
- Communicate professionally and amicably with patients, clinics, caregivers, and physicians.
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
