Certified Pharmacy Technician, Part-time Weekends

Cardinal Health, Inc.; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 24,934 - 35,542; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Contributions

Paid Time Off

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing patient care and optimizing pharmacy operations. This part-time position offers the chance to work during weekends, assisting pharmacists and ensuring the smooth running of pharmacy services. You'll be responsible for filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in healthcare while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and fosters personal growth. If you're passionate about pharmacy and patient care, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• At least one year as Certified Pharmacy Technician in a pharmacy environment.
• Must be certified and registered in the state of TN.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription orders as permitted.
• Communicates with customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Prepares medications for dispensing and manages inventory.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Pharmacy Law Knowledge

Prescription Order Processing

Inventory Management

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy Information Management System

Job description

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

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.

Weekend Part-Time Shift: Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm - Closed Door Pharmacy

Responsibilities:

• Maintains knowledge of and abides by applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.

• Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription orders, as permitted by the State Boards of Pharmacy.

• Prepares medications for dispensing, packaging and shipment.

• Takes inventory, place orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.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, caregivers, physicians) in a pleasant and professional manner.

• Processes returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.

• Inputs patient data and prescription information into pharmacy information management system.

• As permitted by applicable state laws, takes verbal prescription orders from licensed prescribers and transfers prescriptions between dispensing pharmacies.

Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.

• Previous work experience required.

• At least one year as Certified Pharmacy Technician working in a retail, mail order, specialty, or hospital pharmacy environment.

• Customer service skills.

• Must be certified and registered in the state of TN.

What is expected of you and others at this level:

• 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.

Anticipated hourly range: $18.10 per hour - $25.80 per hour based on experience.

Bonus eligible: No.

Benefits: 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay.

Application window anticipated to close: 03/29/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.