PRN Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•Georgetown, DE

10d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown (Georgetown). We are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to work as needed during facility hours; Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Pharmacy technicians provide assistance to the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. Activities include the preparation of and filling of prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory and processing product returns. Pharmacy technicians ensure that all orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and records all activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines. This job frequently communicates with customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment of all orders.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent preferred.
National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) Preferred
In-patient hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred.
Flexibility in working schedule.
Ability to work well in a team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks.
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.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
Vendor Credentialing may be required
Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks.
Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area.
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications.
Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution.
Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
Adheres to all quality guidelines.
Works under moderate degree of supervision.
Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor.
Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor.

Responsibilities

Assists pharmacists in filling prescription orders as permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.
IV compounding.
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Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out of date items from the inventory.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.
Handle doctor calls, faxes and medication deliveries.
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.
Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.