IOD Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

401k plan

Early wage access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health’s In Office Dispensing (IOD) at the cCARE Cancer Center in La Jolla is responsible for preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications directly to patients in a clinical setting. The role supports acute care hospitals and ambulatory facilities with a focus on accurate prescription tracking and patient information verification.

You will work Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm, with duties spanning prescription input, insurance verification, and prior authorization processes.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; two-year degree preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• Strong customer service background in health care preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately tracks all prescriptions written by physicians.
• Keeps an accurate daily log of all prescriptions dispensed in the CCA IOD and those electronically prescribed.
• Monitors prescriptions to ensure compliant e-prescribing and Medicare guidelines.
• Greet patients at the IOD window and explain the CCA prescription system; confirm patient information.
• Verify patient prescription coverage using Centricity and Pioneer to bill correctly.
• Input prescriptions in Pioneer for physician dispensing and ensure correct claim submission.
• Obtain prior authorizations for rejected prescriptions and follow up as needed.
• Complete other assignments as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree preferred

Tools

Centricity

Pioneer

Job description

What IOD (In Office Dispensing) contributes to Cardinal HealthPharmacy 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.IOD (In Office Dispensing) is responsible for preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications directly to patients within a clinical or office setting.Location:cCARE Cancer Center: La Jolla9850 Genesee AvenueSuite 560La Jolla, CA 92037Schedule:8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30am - 5:00pmResponsibilitiesAccurately tracks all prescriptions that are written by physicians. Keeps an accurate daily log of all prescriptions dispensed in the CCA IOD and those electronically prescribed.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.Cheerfully greets patients at the IOD window and explains the CCA prescription 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.Effectively uses Centricity and Pioneer to verify patient prescription coverage insurance to accurately bill according to coverage plan.Accurately inputs prescriptions for physician dispensing using Pioneer software. 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.Effectively completes other assignments as assigned by management.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required; two-year degree preferredPharmacy Technician Certification required.0 - 2 years related work experience or training preferredKnowledge of computer/telephony support, preferably in a health care environment, preferredStrong customer service background, preferably in health care environment, preferredExcellent verbal communication skills, preferredCompetence with computer processing functions and other standard office equipment, preferredAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, preferredWhat is expected of you and others at this levelApplies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasksReadily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned areaMaintains appropriate licenses, training and certificationsWorks on routine assignments that require some problem resolutionWorks within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methodsAdheres to all quality guidelinesWorks under moderate degree of supervisionWork typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisorRefers complex unusual problems to supervisorAnticipated hourly range: $21.20 per hour - $27.18 per hourBonus eligible: NoBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 11/03/2026 *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.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 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.To read and review this privacy notice click here