Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Cardinal Health, is searching for a Pharmacy Technician to join their team in East Lansing. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and registration with the State Board of Pharmacy. The technician will prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensuring safe medication distribution. The role offers competitive hourly pay along with comprehensive health benefits and emphasizes the importance of strong customer service skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Qualifications

• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy may be required.
• Past experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval.
• Draw doses into either a syringe or vial.
• Maintain computer inventory and records.
• Deliver pharmaceuticals to accounts using company vehicles.

Skills

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

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• Occasional holidays and weekends availability is preferred
  
  

Schedule

• 40 Hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• 1:30am - 09:30am
• Occasional holidays and weekends availability is preferred
  
  

Pay rate: $20.00 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: 07/05/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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Nuclear Pharmacy is responsible for providing radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers under highly regulated State and Federal guidelines; may also consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy

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Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy and licensure as a Pharmacy Technician may be required
• Past experience as a Pharmacy Technician a plus
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses.
• Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Must hold a valid driver's license in the state in which the pharmacy is located
• Minimum of 21 years of age due to driving of company owned vehicle
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets).
  
  

Responsibilities

Under the immediate direction of a qualified licensed Staff Pharmacist, you will be trained to draw, dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy. Many of your duties will include:

• Prepare prescriptions by typing labels and obtain Staff Pharmacist approval
• Draw doses into either a syringe or vial
• Receive, document, and store incoming and outgoing pharmaceuticals according to the Department of Transportation and Company guidelines
• Maintain computer inventory and records to ensure proper utilization of materials and accounting for Rx drugs
• Perform general laboratory and facility clean up
• May perform clerical and administrative services including maintenance of daily records, preparation of receipts, report preparation, and maintenance of billing records
• Make deliveries to accounts with company vehicles as needed
• Speak with customers and address questions and/or concerns via telephone
• Works under close supervision. All work is reviewed for accuracy. Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding
  
  

What is expected of you and others at this level?

• Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces
• Proactively develops and maintains broad knowledge of the technical disciplines in own functional area(s); applies broad knowledge of trends and best practices in a manner that ensures exceptional performance and results.
• Ensures that customers have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Jointly develops practical implementation plans that consider cultural sensitivities with other accountable parties.
• Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of protocols, programs or deliverables; compares measurement results to standards and takes immediate action to close gaps identified.
• High school degree or equivalent strongly preferred
• Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred
• Past IV experience is a plus
  
  

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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.

Seniority level

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