Part Time Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Hammond, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Serenity Oaks Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Hammond, Louisiana, and is hiring a part-time pharmacy technician to work 24 hours per week. The facility is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy assists the Pharmacist with daily pharmacy operations, including preparing and filling prescriptions, taking 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. Health System Pharmacy coordinates pharmacy operations serving acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate-site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, and retail customers. It also provides customized pharmacy program solutions intended to reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers.

Requirements

Louisiana pharmacy technician license required.
Ability to work well in a team.
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 years of experience preferred.
National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred.
Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience 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Take inventory, place orders, check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves, and remove outdated items from inventory.
Enter medical supply orders in 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.
Input patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy information management system.
Maintain knowledge of and abide by applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and record activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines.
Support timely and accurate order fulfillment through frequent customer communication.