PRN Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Cardinal Health; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Oakbend Medical Center. We are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to work as needed covering vacation/PTO. Hours of the facility are Monday-Friday 7AM-10PM and weekends/holidays from 8AM-4:30PM.

Coverage would primarily be for weekends. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy helps the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. This includes the preparation of and filling of prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• State Pharmacy Technician license/registration required.
• National pharmacy technician certification required.
• IV certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacist as needed, permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Inputs patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy information management system.
• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.
• Communicates with all customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Maintains knowledge of and abides by all applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State pharmacy technician license/registration

National pharmacy technician certification

IV certification

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 Oakbend Medical Center. We are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to work as needed covering vacation/PTO. Hours of the facility are Monday-Friday 7AM-10PM and weekends/holidays from 8AM-4:30PM. Coverage would primarily be for weekends. The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy helps the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. This includes 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 the Pharmacist as needed, permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Inputs patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy information management system.
• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.
• Communicates with all customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Maintains knowledge of and abides by all applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred
• State Pharmacy Technician license/registration required
• National pharmacy technician certification required
• IV certification required
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Prior purchasing/buying experience preferred
• Flexibility in working schedule
• Ability to work in a group
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong customer service skills required
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks is required
• 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: $19.70 per hour - $25.29 per hour Bonus eligible: No Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close: 10/11/2026

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.

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