PRN Hospital Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Cardinal Health's Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of pharmacy operations servicing 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 AMG Specialty Hospital - Houston Med Center. This PRN Pharmacy Technician position is needed to cover vacation/PTO. The facility hours are Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM and weekends from 8 AM to 2:30 PM.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent preferred
- State Pharmacy Technician license/registration required
- National pharmacy technician certification if applicable
- ACPE IV certification 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, smartphones, and tablets
- May require vendor credentialing
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- Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves, and removes out-of-date items from inventory.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.
Benefits
- Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
