Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy operations at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle, IN, and is actively recruiting a full-time Pharmacy Technician II for Health Systems Pharmacy. The role supports daily operations, ensures timely order fulfillment, and collaborates with pharmacists to maintain compliance and service quality.

The position involves a rotating schedule, weekend work, and responsibilities including prescription preparation, inventory, and data entry in a hospital

Qualifications

• Indiana license or training is required or willingness to obtain.
• PTCB certification preferred.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• IV compounding experience preferred.
• Flexibility in working schedule.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and focus.
• Familiarity with pharmacy laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in filling prescription orders.
• Prepare medication for dispensing, packaging and shipment.
• Take inventory, place orders, check in drugs and supplies.
• Enter patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy system.
• Communicate with customers (patients, clinics, caregivers, physicians) professionally.
• Process returned medications for credit or destruction.
• Maintain compliance with all pharmacy laws and company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Technology proficiency

Team collaboration

Flexibility in schedule

Attention to detail

Repetitive task handling

Education

Indiana license or training

PTCB certification preferred

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Job description

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 may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Henry County Memorial Hospital located in New Castle Indiana and we are currently recruiting for a full time Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy is open 7am - 7pm on weekdays and 7am - 4pm on weekends. Technicians will work a rotating scheduled and are required to work every other weekend. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy provides 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. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Indiana pharmacy technician license or pharmacy technician in training certification or willingness to obtain.
• National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• IV experience 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.
• May require vendor credentialing.

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: $17.10 per hour - $21.96 per hour. Bonus eligible: 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 myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skill and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges - now, and in the future.