PRN Hospital Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes. Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at AMG Specialty Hospital - Houston Med Center. We are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to work as needed covering vacation/PTO. Hours of the facility are Monday-Friday are 8AM-4:30PM and weekends 8AM-2:30PM.
Requirements
- State Pharmacy Technician license/registration required
- ACPE IV certification required
- 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
- May require vendor credentialing
Nice To Haves
- High school degree or equivalent preferred
- National pharmacy technician certification if applicable
- In-patient hospital pharmacy experience highly 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- Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out of date items from the inventory.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 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
