PRN Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Henderson, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health's Health System Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of pharmacy operations serving acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy provides customized pharmacy program solutions to reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. They may also consult with and advise the healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes. Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Rehab Hospital of Henderson. This PRN Pharmacy Technician position is to work as needed, covering vacation/PTO and/or sick time. The facility hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy provides assistance to the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. Activities include the preparation 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 role frequently communicates with customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment of all orders.

Requirements

Nevada State Pharmacy Technician license/registration required
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
Customer/vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations).

Nice To Haves

National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred
IV experience preferred

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 the 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.