Hospital Pharmacy Technician
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy
What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
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. They may also consult with and advise the healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.
Job SummaryCardinal Health manages the pharmacy at AMG Specialty Hospital – Hancock Campus. We are currently recruiting for a Full‑Time Hospital Pharmacy Technician to work 40 hours a week. Schedule will be primarily Monday‑Friday with rotating weekends. Facility hours are Monday‑Friday 8AM‑5PM and weekends 8AM‑12PM.
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 ensures 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.
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- Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out of date items from the inventory.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.
- High school degree or equivalent preferred
- State Pharmacy Technician license/registration required
- National pharmacy technician certification or willing to obtain within 1 year of employment
- IV experience preferred
- In‑patient hospital pharmacy experience 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
- May require vendor credentialing
- 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
No Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work‑Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location,…
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