IOD Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Wages advance via myFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking an In Office Dispensing (IOD) Pharmacy Technician to prepare, package, and dispense medications directly to patients at Southwest Urology in Middleburg Heights, OH.

The role focuses on accurate prescription tracking, patient verification, insurance coordination, and adherence to Medicare guidelines within a facility setting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience preferred.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification is required.
• PTCB certification preferred.
• Knowledge of computer/telephone support, preferably in a health care environment.
• Strong customer service background, preferably in health care.
• Excellent verbal communication skills preferred.
• Computer processing proficiency and office equipment familiarity preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately tracks all prescriptions written by physicians and maintains a daily log of all prescriptions dispensed.
• Monitors prescriptions ensuring compliant e-prescribing and Medicare guidelines are followed.
• Greet patients at the IOD window, explain the system and confirm patient information; offer physician dispensing when possible.
• Submit accurate patient information for claims and ensure proper claim capture.
• Work with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for dispensed medications and follow up as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Computer/telephone support

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

PTCB certification

Job description

What Specialty 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.

The IOD (In Office Dispensing) Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications directly to patients at Southwest Urology in Middleburg Heights, OH.

Responsibilities

• Accurately tracks all prescriptions that are written by physicians. Keeps an accurate daily log of all prescriptions dispensed.
• Effectively supervises and monitors all prescriptions written in the facility, ensuring a qualified E-prescribing system has been adopted and every prescription is written in compliance with Medicare guidelines.
• Greets patients at the IOD window and explains the system and confirms patient information on file. Provides patients with a choice of physician dispensing, when possible, or e-prescription to a pharmacy of their choice.
• Ensures accurate patient information is submitted for claim and confirms proper claim has been captured.
• Effectively works with insurance companies, obtaining prior authorization for physician dispensing medication claims that are rejected. Follows up on submitted authorization requests as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience, preferred
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Pharmacy Technician Certification
• PTCB certification, preferred
• Knowledge of computer/telephone support, preferably in a health care environment, preferred
• Strong customer service background, preferably in health care environment, preferred
• Excellent verbal communication skills, preferred
• Competence with computer processing functions and other standard office equipment, preferred
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, preferred

Location

Southwest Urology

6900 Pearl Road

Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

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:$19.70 per hour - $28.10 per hour

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• 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

Application window anticipated to close:12/28/2026

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.