PRN Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health•San Antonio, TX

1d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health's 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, and retail customers. Health System Pharmacy specifically focuses on providing customized pharmacy program solutions to reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. This role may also involve consulting with and advising healthcare teams on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes. The Technician II, Health System Pharmacy assists the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. This includes preparing and filling prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory, and processing product returns. The technician ensures 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Texas State Pharmacy Technician license required.
IV Certification required.
National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) highly preferred or ability to obtain certification.
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.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) highly preferred or ability to obtain certification.
In-patient hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription orders, as permitted by the State Boards of Pharmacy.
IV Compounding.
Handle doctor calls, faxes and medication deliveries.
Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by profiling prescriptions; preparing labels and calculating quantities.
Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.
Communicates with all customers (patients, clinics, care-givers, physicians) in a pleasant and professional manner.
Other duties as assigned.